Sheet IBH-050 · Close-out

Handover — the stair run at engagement close

Each close-out step sits one tread higher than the last — a visual metaphor we use in the studio and on this page.

Tread 01

Final proof read

All circled paragraphs are checked against the architecture memo one last time. Stray queries must be cleared or deferred in writing.

Tread 02

Asset export

Approved copy, layouts and direction sheets export to your folder structure — or ours if you prefer a zip with index.

Tread 03

Decision log

Every QUERY block from blue line review appears with its resolution and date. Unresolved items are flagged for your counsel or product team.

Tread 04

Margin stamp

Cover sheet receives final revision letter and studio initials — the same convention shown on the home page margin stamp.

Tread 05

Index filing

Handover index lists every file, hash where useful, and contact for follow-up questions during the agreed window.

After handover

We remain reachable for clarification during the window named in your scope letter — typically ten business days. New work requires a new scale segment.

Retainer clients receive a monthly handover on the last Friday we are open. The stair run compresses to three treads when only editorial production changed that month.

Tiong Bahru market in morning light seen from estate walk
Market morning · post-handover walk route

Handover artefacts in detail

The decision log is the most consulted file after close. It lists QUERY text, resolution, date and initials. Deferred items show the date they were deferred to and who owns the next action.

Asset exports use your naming convention when provided. Default naming follows IBH-[client]-[rev]-[date] for memos and IBH-[client]-[channel]-[rev] for production files. Hashes appear in the index when files exceed email attachment limits.

Clarification windows cover factual questions about what we delivered, not new scope. New scope receives a new scale segment and cover sheet. That boundary keeps handover tidy and invoices aligned with letters.

Common questions at close

Can we edit circled paragraphs later? Yes — they are yours. Tell us if you want a fresh blue line pass under a new scale segment.

Handover indexes include a readme.txt in plain English listing folder order. Technical teams receive the same index as marketing leads — one source of truth.

Archive copies on our side delete on the schedule named in your scope letter unless you ask us to retain longer for reference.

Estate map — handover context