Proof Checking by design consultants in industrial project
What is design proof checking by design consultants?
Scrutiny of the design by another team of design consultants in industrial project is proof-checking. Furthermore, project teams go for proof-checking in projects where design and build are by the same team. Moreover, the proof checking could be for one or all disciplines in a project, depending on the criticality of the project.
The client gives the design consultants all information for proof-checking. The independent design consultant studies all the documents and drawings.
- Tender documents and technical specifications.
- The project requirements document, design basis report
- The design is compliant with the statutory regulations and local rules.
- Design calculations and drawings
- Detailing and clarity, and sufficiency of drawings.
- Constructability and safety
- Correctness of the inputs have been correctly taken
- Discrepancies in the drawings
- Completeness of the drawings
Finally, the design consultants submit a report to the client. The design consultants in industrial projects prepare a report detailing discrepancies or errors with detailed observations. They offer their own calculations to support the report. The report could include:
- Comments on the DBR
- Advise and/or suggestions
- Comments on the calculations
- Notes on details in drawings
Information needed:
- Soil Investigation
- All drawings
- DBR
- Software output files
- Calculations
What is Peer review?
Peer review involves getting the design evaluated by consultants in the same field. Peer review is for maintaining quality. Additionally, the main aim of the review is to check for errors, design enhancement and optimisation. Typically, in a peer review, the consultant checks for conformance to local codes and regulations, quality and clarity of design, and energy efficiency.
Conclusion
To conclude, the design consultants in industrial project who provide proof checking are more experienced than the principal consultants. Moreover, the design consultants use their expertise, the latest technology, and knowledge updates to give the project an optimised design.
