This month I will continue addressing what can be done to reverse the trend of building owners prematurely accepting projects as substantially complete. Although this practice may seem expeditious for the project, it can lead to long-term problems with the building. This is especially true for its systems if they are not completed, integrated, and/or proven to be operating as intended before the owner’s operations staff takes responsibility for them. The following are ideas from readers, including directors of facilities management and a construction manager.