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SUPERINTENDENT CLERK [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-01-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Execution of Work (Construction)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- owner's representative
1, record 1, English, owner%27s%20representative
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- project representative 2, record 1, English, project%20representative
correct
- field representative 2, record 1, English, field%20representative
correct
- clerk of the works 1, record 1, English, clerk%20of%20the%20works
correct, see observation
- clerk of works 3, record 1, English, clerk%20of%20works
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The representative on the building site of the client. He usually works under the instructions of the architect or engineer (who also works for the client). He is responsible for ensuring that the work done is of the quantity and quality specified in the contract.... 4, record 1, English, - owner%27s%20representative
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
During construction, all work should be inspected. For the purpose, the owner, often through the architect and consultants, engages inspectors. The field inspectors may be placed under the control of an owner's representative, who may be titled clerk of the works, architect's superintendent, engineer's superintendent, or resident engineer. The inspectors have the responsibility of ensuring that construction meets the requirements of the contract documents and is performed under safe conditions. 1, record 1, English, - owner%27s%20representative
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In North American English, the "client" is called "owner of the project". 5, record 1, English, - owner%27s%20representative
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Exécution des travaux de construction
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- délégué du maître d'ouvrage
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9%20du%20ma%C3%AEtre%20d%27ouvrage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- commis de chantier 2, record 1, French, commis%20de%20chantier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne physique ou morale à qui le maître d'ouvrage confie la supervision de la réalisation par le maître d'œuvre. 1, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9%20du%20ma%C3%AEtre%20d%27ouvrage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le délégué du maître d'ouvrage agit d'ordre et pour le compte du maître d'ouvrage. 1, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9%20du%20ma%C3%AEtre%20d%27ouvrage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-10-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Military Organization
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- superintendent clerk
1, record 2, English, superintendent%20clerk
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- supt clk 1, record 2, English, supt%20clk
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
superintendent clerk; supt clk : term and shortened form officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 2, English, - superintendent%20clerk
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Organisation militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- commis surveillant
1, record 2, French, commis%20surveillant
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- commis surv 1, record 2, French, commis%20surv
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
commis surveillant; commis surv : terme et forme abrégée uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 2, French, - commis%20surveillant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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