What do Civil Consultants do in Industrial Projects?

Civil consultants provide expert advice and guidance on civil engineering in the industrial sector. Their services include consulting and designing industrial facilities. Sometimes, civil consultants also assess the project regarding civil construction.

Roles of civil consultants for factory projects

Civil consultants have a varied degree of roles in industrial projects. But, some of the common roles of civil consultants in industrial projects may include the following: 

1. Planning and preparing feasibility study reports for projects.
2. RFQs for contour survey and soil test.
3. Analysing the contour survey for levelling and site preparation and designing the project accordingly. 
4. Eliciting the client’s requirements and documenting them. 
5. Taking part in the design charrette.
6. Design and detailed engineering of Civil works – building, site development, roads, drains, parking etc.
7. Compliant design   
8. Preparation of civil bid
9. Pre-bid meetings
10. Technical evaluation of the bids
11. Kick-off meeting 
12. GFC for civil works
13. Answering the RFIs during construction
14. Site visits during construction
15. As-Built Drawings

Civil consultants often prepare multiple options to optimise space and cost. Moreover, they use technological advancements to add value to the project.

Challenges faced by Civil Consultants

Civil consultants have to undergo many challenges in their work. Some of them include:

1. Meeting client expectations
2. Industrial projects are complex and multidisciplinary. 
3. Keeping up with the latest regulations. 
4. Civil consultants have to keep a balance between design and functionality.
5. Handling issues that were not anticipated. 

Finally, civil consultants in industrial projects have an important role. Besides cost and space optimisation, civil consultants in industrial projects ensure compliance with regulations and local codes.