The Construction to Maintenance Transition: What Changes When Projects End   The construction to maintenance transition isn't just an operational shift—it's deeply personal. You've spent months bringing someone's vision to life through active construction. Now comes the harder part: ensuring that vision endures through long-term maintenance. This critical transition from building to preserving determines whether your project becomes a lasting legacy or a deteriorating asset.   When construction wraps, you face a choice. Walk away from a successful project, or stay engaged through the maintenance phase. Most professionals choose the former, not because they want to, but because navigating the construction to maintenance transition feels overwhelming.   The truth? Moving from construction to maintenance requires completely different thinking. During builds, you're managing intensity—tight deadlines, focused teams, clear endpoints. In contrast, maintenance demands consistency—routine care, long-term planning, perpetual vigilance.  …