Project management and technical supervision of civil engineering works on behalf of the client
Between a plant’s authorization and its commissioning lies the phase where budgets and timelines are either met or missed: civil engineering works. Foundations, structures, roadways, substations, and hydraulic works. This is where the project becomes an asset, and this is where the builders’ interests diverge from those of the project owner. Onirico Suisse oversees the civil works on behalf of the owner, ensuring that what has been authorized is actually built on time and within budget, and coordinating contractors and disciplines on behalf of the asset owner.
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We oversee the construction phase of a facility, from permitting through to project delivery.
Owner's Engineering
Client oversight during development and construction: monitoring of EPC contracts, supplier performance, and the quality of the work. Learn more on the “Owner’s Engineering” page.
Supervision of the work on behalf of the client
We monitor the construction site from our end, tracking progress, addressing changes, and managing critical issues with the contractor, in support of the project management team.
Authorized–Built Verification
Let’s ensure that what is built matches what was authorized and designed, with supporting measurement data, because discrepancies discovered late in the process end up costing more.
Permitting and Authorizations
We ensure that the project remains consistent with the applicable regulations and requirements throughout the entire process.
Surveying, As-Built Documentation, and BIM
When a reliable technical foundation is needed, we conduct a site survey and create a 3D model of the existing structure, which are useful for design, maintenance, and competitive bidding. Learn more on the Scan-to-BIM page.
Support for Testing and Closure
We verify the compliance and quality of the completed work in support of the acceptance testing, which is a prerequisite for putting it into operation and delivering it without reservation.
What We Check
Whether a project is legitimate, completed on time, and built to last depends on a few specific factors. These are the factors we monitor throughout the construction process, on behalf of the client.
Consistency between authorized and constructed plans
The discrepancy between what has been approved and what is actually being built is the most commonly cited risk in construction projects, because such a discrepancy affects the asset’s legal validity and financial viability.
Timelines and Schedule
Meeting deadlines, including those related to incentives, where a delay in implementation can affect financial support.
Costs, SAL, and Variants
Financial oversight of the project and contracts, to ensure that changes and additional costs are not passed on to the client without justification.
Quality and Durability
The long-term durability of structures, foundations, and hydraulic works, on which the safety and service life of the facility depend.
Coordination of Academic Disciplines
The integration between the civil, electrical, and process engineering disciplines, as well as among suppliers—where many on-site challenges arise.
Permitting and Restrictions
Compliance with permits and regulations regarding landscape, hydrogeological, and safety requirements.
How We Work
We oversee the project on behalf of the client, ensuring that what has been approved is actually built on time and within budget, coordinating contractors and trades, and anticipating potential issues before they lead to disputes or delays. This is a third-party oversight, independent of the designers and builders, serving the asset owner. We are familiar with the construction site and its pitfalls, and we know where a project is at risk of deviating from the design.
From permitting to delivery, continuous oversight of the project.
A single technical contact throughout the entire construction project.
Based on our findings
Further Reading and Links
A comprehensive overview of the civil engineering work involved in a facility: related services and other areas of Onirico Suisse.
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Other sectors
A first reading of the work.
Tell us what stage the construction project is at—whether it involves design, construction, testing, or an ongoing dispute—and what kind of support you’re looking for. We’ll respond with an initial technical assessment, provided confidentially, that outlines the key issues of the project and the checks that need to be implemented.