{
  "url": "https://classa.info/glossary/substantial-completion",
  "title": "Substantial completion",
  "description": "Construction milestone at which the premises is functionally ready for occupancy.",
  "oneSentenceAnswer": "Construction milestone at which the premises is functionally ready for occupancy.",
  "tldr": [
    "Construction milestone at which the premises is functionally ready for occupancy.",
    "Substantial completion is typically the point at which the architect or contractor certifies that the work is sufficiently complete that the tenant can occupy and use the premises."
  ],
  "keyFacts": {
    "category": "Construction",
    "regionScope": "US, Global"
  },
  "pageType": "glossary",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z",
  "license": "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).",
  "citation": "Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/glossary/substantial-completion), updated 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z."
}