Resumen de Checking the work of another engineer
The aim of this note is to highlight the key issues that arise when reviewing the work of another structural engineer. The review may be an inherent part of the project design process, particularly for a major project, or it may have been called because of concerns over the design.
A review may also be required to accord with regulations or local standards. For example, BS 5975:20191 identifi es categories of design check for temporary works, and most highways, railways and some other structures (such as wind turbine bases) require specifi c design checks.
This note does not apply to:
Ò| internal checks and reviews of work within the checking engineer’s organisation (e.g. routine checking as part of a quality management process within a project’s design programme) Ò| expert witness work Ò| work associated with replacing another engineer Ò| reviewing another engineer’s work during legal proceedings or where they are contemplated.
Before undertaking a review, engineers should read the IStructE Code of Conduct and Guidance Notes2 , particularly Section 7.1 (more detail is included below). The ICE Legal Note, Reviewing the work of another Engineer and replacing another Engineer3 , is also a very good reference.
