3.23.1 Upon completion of the contract, the Project Manager working with the design team and the Clerks of Works, will recommend that the facility be handed over to the client. It is usual for a list of items to be outstanding at this stage and this is commonly referred to as the contractor's 'snagging list'.
3.23.2 Outstanding items may be completed by the contractor(s) after the formal handover of the building. It is important to note that the building has now passed out of the ownership of the contractor into that of the provider. The contractor and the client must therefore agree rules governing security and access to the facility while snagging is being undertaken. Snagging may consist of minor works such as touching up paintwork, fitting door furniture etc. but may, in some cases, be more significant repairs/snagging to be carried out which may require planning/risk assessments and temporary re-location of services.
3.23.3 During this period, it is essential for the Commissioning Manager to be aware of the areas in which the contractor is still undertaking these works, so that care and safety precautions can be taken.
3.23.4 A formal process of monitoring snagging should be agreed e.g. agree a list of items jointly with contractor and arrange weekly reviews of items 'de-snagged' until all are resolved. Issues identified should be prioritised to ensure those snags that are high risk (i.e. could prevent a service moving or make it very difficult for it to operate) are appropriately prioritised.