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HOTO

HOTO — Handover Takeover

The formal process of transferring responsibility for assets, systems or facilities from one organization or project phase to another.

Definition

Handover and Takeover (HOTO) is the structured process through which responsibility, documentation, asset information and operational control are transferred between project teams, contractors, operators or maintenance organizations. HOTO ensures that all technical, operational and contractual requirements have been satisfied before ownership or operational responsibility changes.

Why It Matters

HOTO provides a controlled transition from construction to commissioning, commissioning to operations, or between operational organizations while ensuring that information and responsibilities are fully transferred.

In Practice

A successful HOTO process typically includes verification of documentation, completion status, outstanding punch items, training, operational readiness and acceptance by the receiving organization.

Common Misuse

Handover transfers both information and responsibility, whereas Digital Handover specifically focuses on transferring structured engineering and asset information.

Term Details
Synonyms:
HOTO; Handover and Takeover; Handover Takeover; Handover
Classification:
Commissioning
Methodology
Intermediate
Applications

Commissioning; Asset Information Management; Operations.

Where It's Used

Capital projects.; Commissioning.; Asset handover.; Operations readiness.; Project closeout.

References

NORSOK Z-007; ISO 55001

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