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What should technical project support review during construction?

When the owner already has a builder or contractor, independent technical project support can help review progress and provide better information for project decisions.

1. Physical progress

Compare actual progress with the schedule to identify delays, critical activities and decisions that need attention.

2. Executed quantities

Quantities should correspond to work actually completed and to the agreed conditions. This is especially important before approving progress payments.

3. Construction quality

Review visible quality, compliance with specifications, construction details and conditions that may require correction before subsequent activities continue.

4. Costs and changes

Scope changes should be documented with their financial impact before execution whenever site conditions allow.

5. Schedule

Schedule follow-up helps anticipate activities, supplies, contractors and decisions required to maintain workflow.

6. Records and communication

Meeting records, photographs, observations and commitments provide traceability and facilitate communication among the owner, designer, builder and other participants.

The scope of technical project support should be defined from the beginning. It does not necessarily constitute contractual inspection or full-time site supervision.