Tuesday marked a major milestone for the new Nathan Deal Judicial Center: the official finish day for a $131 million building that’s been in the works for a decade.

“Contractually, Dec. 3 is the material completion date,” said Marvin Woodward, the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission deputy executive director tasked with shepherding the project. “That means the building is available for occupancy. That does not mean the punch list is done. Right?”