Owner's engineering: the client's oversight on the construction site
On a construction site, the interests of those who design and build do not align with those of the investors. Owner’s engineering is the technical oversight that works on behalf of the owner precisely during this phase, ensuring that what has been approved is actually carried out—on time and within budget—with suppliers coordinated and potential issues anticipated. We provide this third-party oversight where it is needed most: between the signing of EPC contracts and the handover of the project.
What We Oversee, in Detail
During development and construction, the team focuses on the aspects that determine the legitimacy, cost, and robustness of the system.
Consistency Between Authorized and Constructed
Ensure that the project is built exactly as authorized and designed. Any discrepancy discovered after the fact jeopardizes the project’s legitimacy, financial incentives, and bankability: this is the oversight we prioritize above all else, backed by supporting evidence.
Time and Costs
Monitoring the schedule, progress, and changes to ensure that delays and cost overruns do not accumulate unchecked. In a project tied to incentive deadlines, a delay in execution also affects the funding.
EPC Contracts and Suppliers
The balance of construction contracts and the verification of actual performance: ensuring that contractors do what they have committed to, under the agreed-upon terms. This is where unbalanced clauses shift risks onto the client.
Quality and Bankability
Every technical decision should support the asset’s long-term stability and financial viability, not just the completion of construction. This is the difference between a facility that is simply completed and one that lasts fifteen years.
For those who
A third-party review of the project's quality, timeline, and costs, independent of those who design and build it.
Developers
Who are building a facility and want to keep costs and timelines under control.
Properties
He put up the capital and wants what he’s entitled to—what he actually built.
Investors
They finance the project and ensure its quality and financial viability.
How We Support You
We provide ongoing oversight on behalf of the client throughout the development and construction phases: we coordinate the various disciplines, evaluate supplier performance, and anticipate potential issues before they lead to delays or disputes.
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Where to learn more, within the world of Onirico Suisse.
A first look at the project.
Tell us about the project and where it stands—in terms of development, the bidding process, and the start of construction. We’ll respond with an initial technical assessment, provided on a confidential basis, regarding the controls that should be put in place to protect the investment.