The Role and the Importance of Technical Supervision in Czech Construction Industry Focused on Concrete Structures

Abstract:

The article deals with the role and importance of supervision in the Czech construction industry. It accentuates its role in public procurement and provides a comprehensive view of its activities. The article also clarifies the function, content and duties of supervision with regard to concrete structures or the importance of supervision of the construction life cycle.Currently, during the time the Czech construction industry is almost at the peak of its staff and material capacities, the main topic between the Employer and the Contractor is the ratio of quality and price of construction. This ratio can never be determined exactly, but it can be checked and monitored during the actual course of construction. Among other things, the position of technical supervision is included between these two entities. Emphasis should be placed on independence, technical expertise and competence in the performance of supervision. If these requirements are to be fulfilled, it is mainly external supervision, i.e. supervision by external persons (legal entity).

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 930)
• Pages: 205-210
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-ek22kd
• Online since: August 2022
• Authors: Petr Suchánek*, Andrea Kosturová
• Keywords: Conditions of Contract for Construction, Construction Life Cycle, Engineer, Quality, Technical Supervision, Work Control

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