Other technical specialities and consultants

Most project design teams include the disciplines addressed above, but it is seldom possible or economic to cover the full field of design expertise required for every project without the assistance of some consultants, design sub-contractors, or part-time specialists. The possible need for such assistance should be considered at the engineering planning stage, as part of the overall resourcing plan. 

The following is a checklist of some of the specialties that may be needed. 

In general these needs should become apparent from an appraisal of the critical aspects of plant design, and of the resources available. 

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