Key takeaways
- A target date is not a ready date.
- Dependencies should be visible.
- Evidence improves handoffs.
Source record
10 cited sources
Last verified
2026-08-05
Turnover dates become dependable when they are tied to access, scope, utilities, inspections, and acceptance evidence. A target without dependencies is only a forecast.
Method
List each required task, responsible party, dependency, expected completion, and verification. Reforecast when a dependency changes.
Limits
Actual timing depends on property condition, vendors, and local requirements. This is an operating framework, not a construction estimate.