A defined appointment
Identify the contracting parties, the scope, named responsibilities, fees, insurance or qualification evidence where relevant, and the route for agreeing changes.
A good project leaves a clear record.
The documents, decisions and review points to agree before work begins—and the information to keep after handover.
A coordinated specification
Keep surveyed information, drawings, equipment schedules, selected materials and client-supplied items consistent before procurement.
Visible progress
Agree the update format, inspection points and decision register. Concealed work should be reviewed and recorded where required by the specification.
A controlled change process
Document requested changes and their cost or programme effects before approval. Issue the revised information to the people doing the work.
An organised handover
Review the agreed scope, record snags and allocate responsibility for close-out. Keep the specified test records, operating instructions and care documents.
Clear aftercare responsibilities
Record the contacts, workmanship terms and manufacturer warranties that apply to the actual contract. Product maintenance and reporting procedures should be available to the owner.
Confidence you can check.
Ask for relevant evidence and references as part of appointing your project team. A design visualisation, manufacturer logo or website statement cannot replace that check. The agreed proposal defines which documents and responsibilities apply to your project.
BEYOND THE FINISHED PHOTOGRAPH
A useful record for what comes next.
Our perspective is to make outdoor space feel intentional in use. A connected plan brings together the visible atmosphere and the less visible details of maintenance, service access and construction sequence.
Agree the handover package as part of the appointment. Identify the documents required, the party providing each one and the arrangements for reporting incomplete work or later concerns.
Explore planning and aftercare guidesYour Solenne handover discussion
- Landscape and external-services information
- Surface and structure specifications
- Lighting and equipment schedules
- Drainage and service-access information
- Care plan for furniture and finishes
- Snagging and responsible-party contacts
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