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In architecture and engineering, construction project execution is prepared in advance, whether a building or a work of art, which are larger works to infrastructure such as bridges, viaducts or tunnels. It is the implementation of all stages of the foundation design to finishing. Consist of building contained in the project, respecting the construction techniques and technical standards in force.

The building itself is generally carried out by one or more companies (referred to as a “consortium”), head (s) of the market (contract) work. This company responsible for the contract, often called “general contractor” also makes use of subcontracting.

The various stakeholders of the construction are identified in the so-called “state body” shell, cover, plumbing, electrical, heating, painting, etc.. (For buildings), roads, lighting, water systems (drinking water, while water-borne sewerage, stormwater) networks “dry” (electricity, gas, telephone, fiber optics, etc..) Signaling, etc.. (Public works).

The general contractor is usually the one that carries the structural work (construction of the structure) and sub-contracts for other trades.

A construction project requires, in addition to technical, planning a major effort to meet deadlines and the financial framework set with the client and contractor, to hold together the different bodies of State, to be supplied at the right time, etc.. The main contractor, often one who has participated in the design of the structure, ensures that the company complies with the project in general market conditions. The client must also check that the work complies with the regulations, particularly with regard to working conditions, environment, residents’ discomfort …