Shift 3 - A responsive, timely framework and effective tools for decision
making
Third party oversight can be carried out through a variety of mechanisms,
including code enforcement by local governments, independent authorities or
private-sector agencies; and peer review by professionals not affiliated with
the design firm. The specific oversight processes that this shift addresses are
plan review, building inspection and evaluation of alternative solutions.
These processes currently vary significantly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
Variation in processes may create inefficiencies and delays in building projects
and increase construction costs. System participants largely support the need
for more consistent oversight.
To make processes for plan review and inspections more consistent across British
Columbia, this shift relies on identification of specific high-risk areas to
target. Oversight processes must, at a minimum, target these specified areas.
New processes for alternative solutions will help reduce inconsistency in this
area.
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