How To Find The Right Civil Engineering Consultant
Jul 14, 2022
A Field Coordinator conducts the initial site evaluations and observation visits during the pre-design and building phases. Their performance impacts both the end product that is provided to the client and the entire design and construction process. Therefore, they must be able to recognize the major elements of MEP/FP/IT building systems and possess a solid working knowledge of architectural engineering technology and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing construction procedures.
However, there are a few crucial suggestions that a Field Coordinator should take into account before carrying out a field survey or site visit:
An early start
Most of the time, an early start time guarantees that there will be enough observation time on the scene to finish the necessary observations, investigations, and documentation of all regions. This has shown to be especially crucial if a tenant who needs an earlier closing time is already occupying the space being considered.
Current As-built plans
The boundaries and borders of the surveyed space can always be established during a site visit with copies of any existing drawings or, at the very least, a LOD. Before the MEP observations can start, substantial effort must be spent completely constructing the proposed area. Saving time in the field and increasing the precision of the data collected are both benefits of having any existing MEP designs.
Entrance to the Structure
The field coordinator can go about the building to gather information in the proper order with full access, as opposed to having access to a room or place only briefly or out of order. Full access includes knowing where lock boxes are and the related codes. Since the region to be documented must fit into the larger picture of the space, restricted access might make things difficult in the field.
Bringing the necessary tools
A measuring tape, a camera, a flashlight, and an area disto-meter are the very minimum equipment that a field surveyor should have on hand. A 3-dimensional, digitally scanned survey must be carried out to be completely accurate and informative.
Ladder on site
It is quite useful if the person in charge of the site can offer access to the roof as well as a ladder to use inside the area. If not, the field coordinator will need to set aside more time to rent or buy one for the day and return it after the survey is over. The travel coordinator must be informed in advance if a ladder cannot be provided in order for them to reserve the right kind of vehicle for the field coordinator to deliver one in.
Rain, snow, flight delays, and cancellations can significantly impact the amount of time spent on site. Leaving occasionally little time for MEP observations. A seamless and accommodating travel schedule is necessary. The amount of time spent on the roof is affected by the wind, the cold, and the extreme heat. Always consult the weather to plan the most effective time to get everything done.
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