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Closing a Project: Handover and Access Cleanup
A clean close-out prevents months of loose ends.
Handover list
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Documents | Drawings, programs, parameters and training records |
| Accounts | System and platform accounts transferred or closed |
| Assets | Loaned tools, spares, keys and access cards |
| Remote access | VPN and cloud permissions revoked or reassigned |
Close-out checks
- Confirm the spare parts and manuals listed in the contract are present.
- Check outstanding invoices and final payments.
- Keep a complete project archive for future maintenance.
- List any remaining defects with an owner and a deadline.
Close-out records decide how fast a future maintenance request can be answered.