Division Guides
Division-by-division guides covering every document, test report, and deliverable required to release retainage on commercial MEP and specialty trade projects.
Everything in one place: when closeout starts, who requires what, which documents are required for every trade, why packages get rejected, and how the final payment sequence actually works.
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What We Cover
Click any division for the full breakdown: required documents, what's commonly missing, and exactly what you receive.
General Requirements is where the administrative proof of project completion lives. It's where owners look first. Here's exactly what belongs there, what's commonly missing, and how to get it right the first time.
Fire suppression is one of the most scrutinized sections in any closeout package. Your owner's insurer cares. The AHJ cares. Here's exactly what NFPA requires, what gets rejected, and how to avoid reinspection.
Plumbing closeout covers more document types than most GC PMs expect, and the requirements vary by system, jurisdiction, and project type. Here's what you need, why it matters, and what gets rejected.
A single commercial HVAC closeout package can run hundreds of pages across a dozen document types. TAB reports, refrigerant logs, ATC sequences, commissioning records, each with different sources and different requirements. Here's how to collect it all.
Electrical closeout has real liability consequences. Missing arc flash documentation exposes the owner to OSHA violations. An outdated one-line diagram means future electricians work blind. Here's what the complete package looks like.
Fire alarm acceptance testing is required for the Certificate of Occupancy. AHJ sign-off is not automatic. Here's what Division 28 closeout requires, from NFPA 72 documentation to access control programming records.
Every Package Includes
Every closeout package includes the same core deliverables, regardless of tier. Turnaround speed is the only difference between tiers.
Process
Pricing
No hourly billing. No surprises. Every tier includes the full package; only turnaround speed differs.
New to construction closeout?
Read the complete guide covering the full closeout timeline, every stakeholder's requirements, AIA forms, and the most common reasons packages get rejected.
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