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Fertigstellung

Fertigstellung is a German term used to describe the completion of all work required to render a project or product ready for use, handover, or operation. The word derives from fertigen, meaning to finish or make ready, and stellen, to place or set. In project management and construction, Fertigstellung marks a transition from execution to realization, often accompanied by formal verification and acceptance.

In construction and manufacturing, Fertigstellung is commonly linked to a formal handover process. It is distinct

The process leading to Fertigstellung typically includes final inspections, defect rectification, compliance checks with codes and

In software and product development, Fertigstellung can refer to a state of being feature-complete or meeting

See also: Bauabnahme, Abnahme, Inbetriebnahme, Gewährleistung, Schlussrechnung.

from
the
later
steps
of
operation
and
maintenance,
such
as
commissioning
(Inbetriebnahme)
and
acceptance
(Abnahme).
The
degree
of
completion,
or
Fertigstellungsgrad,
is
frequently
used
to
report
progress
and
determine
when
a
project
may
be
handed
over
to
the
client.
Partial
completions,
known
as
Teilfertigstellung,
are
possible
and
may
trigger
staged
handovers.
standards,
and
the
compilation
of
final
documentation
such
as
as-built
drawings,
operation
manuals,
and
guarantees.
After
handover,
the
liability
for
defects
and
the
start
of
the
warranty
period
are
usually
defined
by
contract
and
applicable
law,
influencing
subsequent
maintenance
and
remedies.
a
defined
"Definition
of
Done."
While
this
signals
readiness
for
release,
it
does
not
exclude
post-release
maintenance,
updates,
or
ongoing
quality
assurance.