Malaysia Construction Management ? Owner’s Responsibilities

Malaysia Construction Management ? Owner’s Responsibilities

In the entire process of the building construction,
with the aid of the Construction Management Company
(such as Plus PM / Malaysia Construction Management company),
the Owner has a significant number of varied duties and roles in the
development of a building construction program.

The performance of the Owner during a construction project
has as much effect on the success of the project as the performance
of the designers/consultants and contractor.

Owners who properly address their construction duties
will enjoy the benefits of a successful project upon completion.

The following is the summary of the tasks that must be performed
by the Owner during the development of the project.
The delay on the part of the Owner’s duties and
obligations may cause delays of the delivery of the project.

１．- The Owner must clearly state the project objectives
and prepare the budget of the entire development.

２．- Appointment of an Owner’s representative for the project ?

Although Plus PM / Malaysia Construction Management company and the designers/
consultants typically has broad authority during the project,
the Owner must appoint someone as his general agent to represent all matters
relative to the project,including final decisions and confirmation of
design matters to avoid unnecessary delays of the design and construction process.

３．- To approve or reject –

It is in the right of the Owner to approve or reject the design,
schedule or any proposal recommended by the contractor/
consultants while considering the space requirements,
adjacency of functions, expendability, equipment and other requirements.
The works for the next stage will commence upon Owner’s approval.

４．- Development of a project financing and insurance program –

The Owner must be able to pay for the work and make sure
the proper insurance coverages are in place before construction begins.

５．- Establishment of allowances –

For items of work that are not clearly defined at the start of the work,
the Owner must establish cost allowances to be included
in the construction contract. (If required)

６．- Approval of changes –

Designers/consultants do not warrant that their plans will be perfect.
Conflicts in the plans may arise which will require change orders
to the construction contract.

It is the Owner’s duty with the support and recommendation of Plus PM /
Malaysia Construction Management company to provide
these change orders and to fund the cost of the changes.
In addition, the Owner’s program may change during the construction,
which may affect the design.

Prompt preparation, response and execution of change orders is necessary
to keep the project on schedule.

７. – Resolution of disputes –

Differences of opinion will occur from time to time on every project.
It is the Owner’s duty and to his benefit with the support of Plus PM /
Malaysia Construction Management company, to resolve them quickly.

８．- Acceptance/rejection of the work ? Once the work is completed,
and after the inspection and recommendation of Plus PM /
Malaysia Construction Management company,
the Owner has the sole authority to accept or reject the work done by the contractor.

９．- Establishment of a warranty program ?

Since the Owner is the beneficiary of the construction and manufacturers’ warranties,
the Owner must set up a program to manage and administer these warranties
including the defects liability period covered in the agreement
with the contractor and the Owner.

10．- Facility operations and maintenance –

In order to protect the investment made in the building,
the Owner must have a comprehensive operations and maintenance program.

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