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RESIDENT ENGINEER [4 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%26rsquo%3Bs%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%26rsquo%3Bs%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%26rsquo%3Bs%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%26rsquo%3Bs%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 1999-10-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Engineering
- Execution of Work (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- resident engineer
1, record 2, English, resident%20engineer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The resident engineer is the owner's representative on the job although, particularly on Federal projects, his authority to make decisions may be severely limited. As a general rule, he does sign all correspondence addressed to the contractor even though the letters, other than routine, may be prepared in detail at a higher office. 1, record 2, English, - resident%20engineer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Ingénierie
- Exécution des travaux de construction
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ingénieur résident
1, record 2, French, ing%C3%A9nieur%20r%C3%A9sident
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Barème des honoraires de l'Association des ingénieurs-conseils du Québec parle, à l'article 2.2.5.3, de chantiers avec résident et de chantiers sans résident. 1, record 2, French, - ing%C3%A9nieur%20r%C3%A9sident
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1986-03-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Resident Maintenance Engineer 1, record 3, English, Resident%20Maintenance%20Engineer
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Ingénieur résident chargé de l'entretien 1, record 3, French, Ing%C3%A9nieur%20r%C3%A9sident%20charg%C3%A9%20de%20l%27entretien
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Quality Control (Management)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- resident inspection engineer 1, record 4, English, resident%20inspection%20engineer
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Contrôle de la qualité (Gestion)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ingénieur inspecteur en résidence
1, record 4, French, ing%C3%A9nieur%20inspecteur%20en%20r%C3%A9sidence
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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