What is included in the project closeout package?

The project closeout package is a crucial part of the project management lifecycle and serves as documentation that provides a comprehensive overview of the project upon its completion. This package typically includes items that reflect the final state of the project and confirm that all elements have been completed according to specifications.

In this context, red line (as built) drawings are essential because they show the actual completed work compared to the original design. These drawings capture any changes made during the construction process, including alterations to layouts, materials, and systems, ensuring that all stakeholders have a clear understanding of what was built. They serve as an important reference for future maintenance, renovations, or expansions and are a necessary component of the closeout documentation.

In contrast, while meeting minutes, construction site photos, and daily progress reports may have value throughout the duration of the project, they do not provide the same level of comprehensive detail regarding the final state of the project as the red line (as built) drawings do. Meeting minutes often capture decisions made during the project, construction site photos may document milestones or conditions at various times, and daily progress reports track day-to-day activities but do not encapsulate the final physical outcome of the project. Therefore, the inclusion of red line (as built) drawings in