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Badger, W W and Mulligan, D E (1995) Rationale and Benefits Associated with International Alliances. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(01), 100–11.
Basha, I M, Gab-Allah, A A and Amer, M I (1995) Construction of Ameria Caisson in Egypt. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(01), 13–19.
Boles, W W, Maxwell, D A, Scott, W D, Heermann, P D, Yarborough, T and Underwood, J (1995) Construction Automation and Robotics—Pathway to Implementation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(01), 143–52.
Chao, L and Skibniewski, M J (1995) Neural Network Method of Estimating Construction Technology Acceptability. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(01), 130–42.
Christian, J and Hachey, D (1995) Effects of Delay Times on Production Rates in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(01), 20–26.
Everett, J G and Thompson, W S (1995) Experience Modification Rating for Workers' Compensation Insurance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(01), 66–79.
Fisher, D J, O'Neill, M W and Contreras, J C (1995) DS^2: Drilled Shaft Decision Support System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(01), 86–94.
Garsden, B R (1995) Postconstruction Evaluation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(01), 37–42.
Jaraiedi, M, Plummer, R W and Aber, M S (1995) Incentive/Disincentive Guidelines for Highway Construction Contracts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(01), 112–20.
Kibert, C J and Coble, R J (1995) Integrating Safety and Environmental Regulation of Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(01), 95–99.
Maloney, W F and McFillen, J M (1995) Job Characteristics: Union-Nonunion Differences. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(01), 43–54.
Mayo, R E and Liu, G (1995) Reform Agenda of Chinese Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(01), 80–85.
Navon, R (1995) Economic Benefits of Lightweight versus Conventional Construction Methods. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(01), 27–36.
Thomas, H R, Smith, G R and Cummings, D J (1995) Have I Reached Substantial Completion?. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(01), 121–9.
- Type: Journal Article
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- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1995)121:1(121)
- Abstract:
This paper reviews the important issues related to determining if substantial completion of a construction project has been reached. This milestone is important because it means that the contractor is entitled to the release of retainage, less deductions for uncompleted work. Because the owner has the right to occupy and use the facility, there can be no breach of contract beyond this point in time because of late completion. Liquidated damages cannot be assessed beyond substantial completion. Equipment warranties also take effect. Four questions are addressed: Was the purpose of the project defeated? Did the owner benefit from using the project? How extensive are the defects? And, how easy are the defects to correct? Of these questions, the principle one is whether the purpose of the project was defeated. If no, or if the owner benefitted from the work, substantial completion has likely been achieved. Several examples are given.
Thomas, H R, Smith, G R and Wirsching, S M (1995) Understanding Defective Specifications. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(01), 55–65.
Varghese, K and O'Connor, J T (1995) Routing Large Vehicles on Industrial Construction Sites. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(01), 1–12.