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MAITRE OUVRAGE DELEGUE [2 records]

Record 1 2017-01-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Execution of Work (Construction)
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....

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.

OBS

In North American English, the "client" is called "owner of the project".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Exécution des travaux de construction
DEF

Personne physique ou morale à qui le maître d'ouvrage confie la supervision de la réalisation par le maître d'œuvre.

CONT

Le délégué du maître d'ouvrage agit d'ordre et pour le compte du maître d'ouvrage.

Spanish

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Record 2 2001-07-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Architecture
  • Execution of Work (Construction)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Architecture
  • Exécution des travaux de construction
DEF

Personne à laquelle le maître d'ouvrage a confié la mission de remplir ses fonctions jusqu'à la réception de l'ouvrage.

CONT

Aujourd'hui, la SODEPAR dispose d'une structure légère et efficace, ce qui permet une grande rapidité de réaction et d'action. Elle est l'un des acteurs essentiels des actions de diversification économique et de la réalisation, en tant que maître d'ouvrage délégué des principales infrastructures, nécessaires à la dynamisation de l'archipel ainsi qu'à son désenclavement.

Spanish

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