Independent certifier

A certifier normally appointed with the consent of both the private and public parties, and who must certify the construction works to comply with the specifications set out in the contract. The certifier must:
·         Inspect and monitor the work, attend any performance testing during commissioning, and advise the private party if any rectification is required
·         Certify that the Construction Phase has been successfully completed in compliance with the PPP contract
·         Issue a completion certificate as contractual evidence that the Construction Phase is complete and the project is available for the Operations Phase.
In some jurisdictions, the independent certifier is also given quasi-judicial powers to make decisions during the dispute resolution process that are binding on all parties.
See also Construction, Engineering and Inspection (CEI) engineer.