One of the key stages of construction projects is technical inspection and expertise. These procedures are especially important because they allow you to assess the current state of the facility, determine the need for reconstruction, reinforcement of structures and collect data for further design. Expertise is usually required when disputes arise between project participants and the parties cannot come to an agreement.
The customer often faces the difficult task of choosing a contractor to carry out these works. The market offers many options: from organizations to private specialists, each of which promises a high-quality result. How do you choose someone who really meets the necessary requirements for the high-quality fulfillment of their obligations?
Choosing a company for construction and technical inspection and expertise is a step that directly affects the safety of the facility and the correctness of subsequent decisions. To ensure the high-quality performance of these works, it is important to take into account both the state requirements for organizations, as well as their practical experience, equipment and qualifications of specialists.
What is a construction and technical inspection and expertise?
Construction and technical inspection:
The construction survey of the technical condition of buildings, structures and engineering systems is a comprehensive analysis and assessment of the current condition of the facility, including the condition of the foundation soils, building structures, engineering systems and equipment.
Based on the collected data, the operability of the object of inspection, operational characteristics and the possibility of its further operation, reconstruction are evaluated, the need for restoration, reinforcement, repair is established. Thus, using expert analysis, further forecasting of the causes and consequences of the identified shortcomings is carried out. Taking into account information about the characteristics of soils, deformation damage, defects of load-bearing structures, the actual bearing capacity, technical condition of the building (structure), its individual parts and elements are determined.
Construction and technical expertise:
An examination is a study conducted by a qualified and authorized person on behalf of interested parties in order to obtain answers to questions requiring specialized knowledge. This process is carried out within the framework of legal relations between the parties in order to resolve disputes and establish factual data. The examination is carried out by a specialist appointed for this purpose, who has the special knowledge necessary for the analysis, which the customers of the examination do not possess.
The study is conducted in accordance with the Federal Law of May 31, 2001. No. 73-FZ “On State Forensic expertise in the Russian Federation”, “Civil Procedure Code of the Russian Federation” dated 11/14/2002 No. 138-FZ, “Arbitration Procedural Code of the Russian Federation” dated 07/24/2002 No. 95-FZ, as well as the norms of current legislation, including special requirements in the field of construction and technical industry, such as Codes of Practice (SP), State Standards (GOST), Building Standards (SRT), Methodological Documents in Construction (MDS), Sanitary norms and Rules (SanPiN).
Government and regulatory requirements
Availability of licenses and accreditations:
Companies providing construction and technical inspection and expertise services must have the appropriate licenses and permits to perform this type of work. The main requirements are fixed in legislative acts, such as:
Federal Law No. 190-FZ “Urban Planning Code of the Russian Federation”;
Federal Law No. 184-FZ “On Technical Regulation”;
Federal Law No. 315-FZ “On Self-regulating Organizations” (SRO);
Federal Law No. 73-FZ “On State Forensic Expertise in the Russian Federation”.
According to legislative acts, technical inspection of buildings and structures can only be carried out by a competent legal entity or an individual entrepreneur. The organization conducting the research must be a member of a Self-regulatory Organization (SRO) in the field of engineering surveys. Membership in the SRO confirms that the company meets the standards and requirements of professional activity, and also has liability insurance.
The construction expertise is carried out by a competent individual or legal entity with membership in the forensic expert chamber and licenses to conduct relevant research.
Certificates and quality standards:
The organization must comply with quality standards, which can be confirmed by the availability of certificates such as ISO 9001. This indicates that the company has established quality control processes and that it performs work in accordance with international standards. When choosing a contractor, you should check the availability of the following documents:
A license or certificate of admission to work affecting the safety of capital construction facilities;
Certificate and certificates of conformity for the implementation of forensic activities;
Certificates confirming the qualifications of specialists and experts;
Documents confirming membership in the SRO;
A civil liability insurance policy covering possible risks.
The main criteria for choosing a performer
Work experience and specialization:
One of the key factors is the company’s experience in conducting construction and technical surveys and examinations. The organization must have successful projects in this area, and it is desirable that they be similar in scale and complexity to your facility. It is recommended to familiarize yourself with the portfolio of completed works, customer reviews and cases in which the company has shown high qualifications.
Qualification of specialists and experts:
Construction and technical inspection and expertise require highly qualified specialists. It is important that the organization has specialists with higher engineering and technical education, confirmed by the presence of diplomas of higher technical education and certificates of advanced training. The experience of specialists should be at least 3-5 years in this field.
Equipment and technological capabilities:
Qualitative research is impossible without modern equipment. The company must be equipped with advanced tools and technologies such as:
Total stations, levelers or ground-based laser scanners, professional rangefinders for accurate measurement of geometric parameters of an object;
Thermal imagers, thermal anemometers, moisture meters for detecting heat leaks and microclimatic deficiencies;
Ultrasonic, shock-pulse, magnetic induction and other non-destructive testing equipment for analyzing the strength and integrity of structures.
The material base used in the process of work must be included in the SI State Register and undergo annual verification or calibration, which ensures high accuracy of the research results.
Advanced companies also use professional software for modeling and analyzing structures, which allows them to more accurately predict possible problems and offer solutions. Technological equipment combined with specialized software guarantees accurate results and reliable calculations. The data collected and processed by specialists contribute to making rational and effective decisions.
The approach to work performance:
When choosing a company, it is important to pay attention to the methodology of the survey and expertise. Professional organizations should offer an individual approach to each facility, starting from the stage of data collection, survey and analysis, and ending with the issuance of clear recommendations for the elimination of defects or further operation of the building.
An integrated approach also implies the possibility of further support after completion of the work, including consultations, assistance in implementing recommendations and monitoring their implementation.
Documentation and reports:
A professional organization provides not only a report on the examination or examination, but also detailed technical documentation that can be used for further work. In most cases, technical materials should contain:
Detailed description of the object, identified defects and violations;
Conclusion on the current technical condition of the facility and its individual elements;
Recommendations for the elimination of identified deficiencies;
Forecasts of the bearing capacity and operational suitability of structures and elements;
Assessment of possible safety risks and operational limitations;
A high-quality graphic part (a set of drawings) that accompanies and justifies the decisions made.
It is important that all documentation complies with the requirements of current building codes and standards (SP, GOST).
Responsiveness and reputation in the market:
The reputation of the organization is another significant aspect of the choice. It is recommended to pay attention to the reviews and recommendations of other clients with whom the organization has worked. Companies with a good reputation strive to maintain a high level of service, be responsive and offer result-oriented solutions.
Results
When choosing a company for construction and technical inspection and expertise, it is necessary to carefully assess its compliance with state requirements, work experience, qualifications of specialists and equipment.
It is important to make sure that the contractor provides a complete package of documents, including licenses and certificates, and is able to offer an individual approach to your project. Only if these criteria are met, you can count on high-quality work and reliable data for further decision-making.
EUCLID meets all the above requirements necessary to achieve the goals set by the Customer and provide high-quality services that meet regulatory requirements and market trends:
Work experience and specialization;
Licenses, certificates and qualifications of specialists;
Professional material and technical base;
Market reputation and positive customer feedback;
A wide range of services and competencies of our team.
Reputation in the market is one of the most important fragments of our business results. The high assessment of the quality of the results of the services provided and the desire of customers to return confirm the professionalism of the team.
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