During a performance verification process, when is substantial completion verification conducted?

Substantial completion verification is a critical phase in project management, particularly in the context of audiovisual installations. This process occurs before final acceptance of the project, ensuring that all major components of the installation are functioning correctly and meet the specified standards and requirements. During this verification, stakeholders assess whether the project is sufficiently complete to be used for its intended purpose, even if some minor work or adjustments may still be required.

Conducting substantial completion verification at this stage allows for any identified deficiencies to be addressed before the final acceptance, ensuring a smoother transition for the end-users and reducing the risk of issues arising post-acceptance. This phase is essential in project closure and is often a prerequisite for preparing for user training and final documentation. Thus, substantial completion verification is a safeguard to confirm that everything is on track before full acceptance and operational use of the system.