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Designing Buildings at 07:48, 22 February 2022

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−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	NB [https://centaur.reading.ac.uk/4307/1/Roles_in_construction_projects_v6c.pdf Roles in construction projects: analysis and terminology], by Hughes, W. and Murdoch, J. R, published in 2001 by the University of Reading, defines consulting engineer as: ‘Synonymous with consultant designer with the emphasis on one of the engineering disciplines, implying a Chartered Engineer of some sort.’

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	* Appointing consultants.		* Appointing consultants.
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−	~~A consulting engineer provides expert assistance~~ and ~~guidance~~ to ~~clients~~ on ~~planning~~, ~~design~~ and ~~construction issues. This may~~ be ~~necessary on complex projects~~, ~~or when specific~~ expertise is required ~~to identify and/or solve a particular problem. A consulting~~ engineer ~~can be employed for the whole duration of a projects~~, ~~from inception~~ and ~~feasibility to completion and operation or for specific phases as required~~.	+	The term ‘engineer’ is a very broad one, covering a wide range of disciplines who use the sciences and mathematics to develop solutions for technical applications. Typically on a construction project, a structural engineer and building services engineer will be part of the core consultant team, but other specialist expertise may also be required, such as; fire engineer, water engineer, thermal engineer, environmental engineer and so on.

−	~~Clients of~~ consulting ~~engineers can include construction contractors, government bodies, local authorities, private companies~~ and so on. ~~The duties of~~ a consulting engineer ~~will vary depending on~~ the ~~nature~~ of ~~the~~ projects ~~adn the area of engineering expertise~~ required.	+	A consulting engineer (or consultant engineer) provides expert assistance and guidance to clients on planning, design and construction issues. This may be necessary on complex projects, or where specific expertise is required to tackle a particular problem. A consulting engineer can be employed for the whole duration of a projects, from inception and feasibility to completion and operation or for specific phases as required.

−	~~Consulting~~ engineering companies ~~typically~~ offer a range of engineering capabilities, allowing them to cater for a wide variety of projects.	+	Clients of consulting engineers can include construction contractors, government bodies, local authorities, private companies, other consultants and so on. The duties of a consulting engineer will vary depending on the nature of the projects and the area of engineering expertise required. Some consulting engineering companies will offer a range of engineering capabilities, allowing them to cater for a wide variety of projects, whilst others may specialise in one particular area..

−	Consulting engineers are commonly employed to ~~provide as a point of contact between~~ other project team members and can be required to provide project management ~~and effective~~ coordination ~~of architects and other designers, construction workers, suppliers, relevant authorities~~, and ~~so on.~~	+	Consulting engineers are commonly employed to work alongside other project team members and can be required to provide design, project management, coordination, site inspection and contract administration services. They can provide insights that will help to optimise the project in relation to materials use, cost, programme, safety, design, infrastructure, construction defects and failures and so on.
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−	~~Consulting engineers can assist with design analysis, construction detailing and structural design and so on when clients are faced with technical challenges or when buildings require high performance~~. They can provide insights that will help to optimise the project in relation to materials use, cost, programme, safety, design, infrastructure, defects and failures and so on.	+
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−	~~Other assistance and advice that consulting engineers can be hired to provide include:~~	+
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−	* Advice on incorporating sustainable energy solutions and systems to a project.	+
−	* Obtaining certification for a building’s energy rating.	+
−	* Conducting a feasibility study.	+
−	* Preparing estimated costs.	+
−	* Assisting with securing relevant patents.	+
−	* Ensuring certificates of compliance are obtained.	+
−	* Helping with grant and planning applications.	+

	A client’s selection criteria for appointing a suitable consulting engineer might include:		A client’s selection criteria for appointing a suitable consulting engineer might include:

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−	A consulting engineer provides expert assistance and guidance to clients on planning, design and construction issues. ~~The engagement of a consulting engineer will often~~ be ~~most beneficial when the project has a defined goal~~, or when specific expertise is required to identify and/or solve a particular problem.	+	A consulting engineer provides expert assistance and guidance to clients on planning, design and construction issues. This may be necessary on complex projects, or when specific expertise is required to identify and/or solve a particular problem. A consulting engineer can be employed for the whole duration of a projects, from inception and feasibility to completion and operation or for specific phases as required.

−	A consulting ~~engineer~~ can ~~help with the whole design~~ of a ~~project, or may be employed for only one component. Similarly, they can provide~~ consulting ~~support over~~ the ~~whole process, from project inception to completion, or as~~ required ~~in terms of managing, supervising or even implementing a project~~.	+	Clients of consulting engineers can include construction contractors, government bodies, local authorities, private companies and so on. The duties of a consulting engineer will vary depending on the nature of the projects adn the area of engineering expertise required.

−	~~It is typical for a consultant~~ engineering ~~company to include a team of employees with~~ a range of engineering ~~backgrounds~~, allowing them to cater for a wide variety of projects.	+	Consulting engineering companies typically offer a range of engineering capabilities, allowing them to cater for a wide variety of projects.

−	~~Clients of consulting~~ engineers can ~~range from~~ construction ~~contractors~~, ~~government bodies~~, ~~local~~ authorities ~~or private companies. The duties can also vary depending on the area of engineering expertise~~, ~~the requirements of the client~~ and ~~the specifics of the project~~.	+	Consulting engineers are commonly employed to provide as a point of contact between other project team members and can be required to provide project management and effective coordination of architects and other designers, construction workers, suppliers, relevant authorities, and so on.

−	~~It is common for consulting~~ engineers ~~to be hired as a point of contact between various project team members. This~~ can require ~~them to~~ provide project ~~management and effective coordination between designers~~, ~~architects~~, ~~construction workers~~, ~~suppliers~~, ~~relevant authorities~~, and so on.	+	Consulting engineers can assist with design analysis, construction detailing and structural design and so on when clients are faced with technical challenges or when buildings require high performance. They can provide insights that will help to optimise the project in relation to materials use, cost, programme, safety, design, infrastructure, defects and failures and so on.

−	~~Consulting engineers can assist with design analysis, construction details~~ and ~~future structural support when clients are faced with technical challenges or when buildings require improved performance. Insights~~ that ~~will help to optimise the project~~ can be ~~provided by the consulting engineer, relating~~ to ~~material limitations, design weaknesses, rehabilitation of an existing infrastructure, and so on.~~	+	Other assistance and advice that consulting engineers can be hired to provide include:

−	~~Consulting engineers can be required to find~~ solutions to a ~~specific problem, such as dampness, power failure, lack~~ of ~~lighting, flooding,~~ and ~~so on~~.	+	* Advice on incorporating sustainable energy solutions and systems to a project.
		+	* Obtaining certification for a building’s energy rating.
		+	* Conducting a feasibility study.
		+	* Preparing estimated costs.
		+	* Assisting with securing relevant patents.
		+	* Ensuring certificates of compliance are obtained.
		+	* Helping with grant and planning applications.

−	It can be the case that a consulting engineer’s findings, early on in the project process, may lead to the client withdrawing the project, on grounds of infeasibility or other issues coming to light which were unknown and unaccounted for in project budgets and deadlines.	+	A client’s selection criteria for appointing a suitable consulting engineer might include:
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−	A client’s selection criteria for appointing a suitable consulting engineer ~~should~~ include:	+

	* Professional competence and integrity.		* Professional competence and integrity.
		+	* Specialist knowledge.
		+	* Experience.
	* Impartiality.		* Impartiality.
	* Managerial ability.		* Managerial ability.
	* Availability of resources.		* Availability of resources.
−	* ~~Fairness of the fee structure.~~	+	* Fee.
−	* Quality assurance system.	+

	Methods of seeking information on the above may include:		Methods of seeking information on the above may include:
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	* Examining the consulting engineer’s systems and methods of work.		* Examining the consulting engineer’s systems and methods of work.
	* Contacting and gaining feedback from previous clients.		* Contacting and gaining feedback from previous clients.
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−	A consulting engineer might be hired by a client who requires advice on lighting systems for a new building, for instance. In this example, they would survey the building or the designs and provide advice based on what would be most suitable and cost-effective for the needs of the client and the scope of the building.
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−	~~Other assistance and advice that consulting engineers can be hired to provide include:~~
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−	* Advice on incorporating sustainable energy solutions and systems to a project.
−	* Obtaining certification for a building’s energy rating.
−	* Conducting a feasibility study.
−	* Preparing estimated costs.
−	* Assisting with securing relevant patents.
−	* Ensuring certificates of compliance are obtained.
−	* Helping with grant and planning applications.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

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A consulting engineer provides expert assistance and guidance to clients on planning, design and construction issues. The engagement of a consulting engineer will often be most beneficial when the project has a defined goal, or when specific expertise is required to identify and/or solve a particular problem.

A consulting engineer can help with the whole design of a project, or may be employed for only one component. Similarly, they can provide consulting support over the whole process, from project inception to completion, or as required in terms of managing, supervising or even implementing a project.

It is typical for a consultant engineering company to include a team of employees with a range of engineering backgrounds, allowing them to cater for a wide variety of projects.

Clients of consulting engineers can range from construction contractors, government bodies, local authorities or private companies. The duties can also vary depending on the area of engineering expertise, the requirements of the client and the specifics of the project.

It is common for consulting engineers to be hired as a point of contact between various project team members. This can require them to provide project management and effective coordination between designers, architects, construction workers, suppliers, relevant authorities, and so on.

Consulting engineers can assist with design analysis, construction details and future structural support when clients are faced with technical challenges or when buildings require improved performance. Insights that will help to optimise the project can be provided by the consulting engineer, relating to material limitations, design weaknesses, rehabilitation of an existing infrastructure, and so on.

Consulting engineers can be required to find solutions to a specific problem, such as dampness, power failure, lack of lighting, flooding, and so on.

It can be the case that a consulting engineer’s findings, early on in the project process, may lead to the client withdrawing the project, on grounds of infeasibility or other issues coming to light which were unknown and unaccounted for in project budgets and deadlines.

A client’s selection criteria for appointing a suitable consulting engineer should include:

* Professional competence and integrity.
* Impartiality.
* Managerial ability.
* Availability of resources.
* Fairness of the fee structure.
* Quality assurance system.

Methods of seeking information on the above may include:

* Pre-qualification information from the consultant.
* Interviews.
* Examining the consulting engineer’s systems and methods of work.
* Contacting and gaining feedback from previous clients.

A consulting engineer might be hired by a client who requires advice on lighting systems for a new building, for instance. In this example, they would survey the building or the designs and provide advice based on what would be most suitable and cost-effective for the needs of the client and the scope of the building.

Other assistance and advice that consulting engineers can be hired to provide include:

* Advice on incorporating sustainable energy solutions and systems to a project.
* Obtaining certification for a building’s energy rating.
* Conducting a feasibility study.
* Preparing estimated costs.
* Assisting with securing relevant patents.
* Ensuring certificates of compliance are obtained.
* Helping with grant and planning applications.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Appointing consultants.
* Consultant team.
* Consultant team start-up meeting.
* Cost consultant.
* Engineer.
* Environmental consultant.
* How to become an engineer.
* Lead consultant.
* Management consultant.
* Planning consultant.
* Project engineer.
* Team management.

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