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Site Handover Checklist
Wakha Team1 min read
Site handover is where disputes begin when responsibilities, drawings, and baselines are unclear. A weak handover turns into claims, delays, and payment friction because the “starting truth” was never documented.
Use this checklist as a pre-start pack for South African construction projects.
Site handover checklist (pre-start pack)
- Contract documents and scope confirmed
- Drawing register and latest revisions issued
- Access, boundaries, and constraints agreed
- H&S baseline and appointments handled by competent professionals
- Benchmarks and survey control transferred
- Programme baseline and reporting cadence agreed
- Variation and approval routes understood
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FAQ
What’s the biggest handover risk?
Working off the wrong drawings and having no audit trail of what was issued when.
Should I capture “as-found” conditions?
Yes. Photos and dated notes prevent early disputes about access, services, and constraints.
Does this replace contract advice?
No. Use it as an operational checklist; always follow your contract’s requirements and professional advice.
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