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MAITRE OUVRAGE DELEGUE [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%26rsquo%3Bouvrage
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%26rsquo%3Bouvrage
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%26rsquo%3Bouvrage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-07-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Architecture
- Execution of Work (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- owner agent 1, record 2, English, owner%20agent
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Architecture
- Exécution des travaux de construction
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- maître d'ouvrage délégué
1, record 2, French, ma%C3%AEtre%20d%27ouvrage%20d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne à laquelle le maître d'ouvrage a confié la mission de remplir ses fonctions jusqu'à la réception de l'ouvrage. 2, record 2, French, - ma%C3%AEtre%20d%27ouvrage%20d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 2, French, - ma%C3%AEtre%20d%27ouvrage%20d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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