What is a Client Technical Monitoring Team & should you appoint one?

The role of the Client Technical Monitoring Team is to review design submissions from the contractor to ensure that they are in accordance with the employer’s design requirements. They make suggestions to the client on potential savings that can be made and flag up any quality issues.

They also regularly visit site to ensure that any discrepancies between the construction drawings and contract drawings are highlighted and resolved quickly, this ensures that delays and potential disputes are avoided.

Should you appoint a Client Technical Monitoring Team?

Yes, I would always recommend that employers appoint their own Client Technical Monitoring Team.

Why?

To ensure the success of your development, it’s vitally important that delays are kept to a minimum and that disputes are avoided. Working closely with your QS, The team will be there for you throughout the lifecycle of your development, ensuring that works are carried out in accordance with your requirements and are technically compliant on a regular basis.

Key Take Aways

Quite Simply…along with your QS, the team has your back! You will not have to rely solely upon the contractor’s design team… you will have your team on your side ensuring that your project runs smoothly.

Lastly, remember to factor professional fees for your team into your overall development appraisal.