Structural changes during a project can be challenging, but they’re manageable with the right approach. Start by assessing the impact on safety, cost, and timeline. Clearly explain the implications to the client, offering practical alternatives if needed. Collaborate with your team to find the best solution, and always document decisions for clarity. Stay focused on safety and client satisfaction.

When faced with a structural compromise, the priority is to assess the situation thoroughly and understand the root cause and impact. Navigating a client’s change request requires transparency and collaboration. The client must be fully informed of the compromise and the options available to address it. This involves presenting clear, actionable solutions while balancing project goals, timelines, and resources. Adjustments may include revisiting designs or refining workflows, but the objective remains delivering a result aligned with the client’s vision. Challenges like these test leadership and trust, requiring clear communication and decisive action.

When facing a structural compromise in a construction project and navigating the client’s change request, first assess the issue with the engineering team to understand the extent and impact. Then, communicate clearly with the client, outlining the situation, potential risks, and possible solutions, along with their costs and timelines. Once the client approves, update the project plan and schedule, ensuring all changes are properly documented. Keep stakeholders informed to avoid delays and closely monitor the implementation of the changes to ensure quality.

Una de las cosas mas importantes y mas dificiles es ponerse plazos. Y que estos sean realistas ya que todo cambio precisa de un estudio pormenorizado con diseño y analisis de costes.

Navigating a structural compromise alongside a client’s change request in a construction project requires clear communication, collaboration, and technical diligence and to address it effectively we should Assess the Structural Compromise, Communicate Transparently with the Client, Explain the Situation and Provide Options and it's solutions ,Evaluate the Change Request and Determine Compatibility by Adjust Plans Accordingly, Revisit Project Goals by Review Scope and Budget and Setting Realistic Expectations, Collaborate with Stakeholders by Engage the Design and Construction Team with Seek Approvals, Implement and Monitor the Execute with Precision and Regular Updates and Learn and Document the changes and modifications.

Los cambios ESTRUCTURALES EN PROYECTOS pueden resultar tanto de estrategias del Cliente como del contratista principal de Ejecución. En ambos casos, se debe expresar claramente EL CAMBIO DE ALCANCE PROPUESTO Y SE DEBE ESTIMAR el Impacto en costos y tiempo de ejecución. Se deben determinar cifras de mérito de la situación planteada y demostrar que cumple los objetivos del proyecto. En caso de que la solicitud de cambio supere en costo y tiempo el proyecto original, se debe someter la aprobación a los niveles requeridos emitiéndose los presupuesto y el nuevo plan de ejecución. Todo planteamiento de parte y parte debe ser escuchado y si los planteamiento contribuyen a reducir costos y tiempos de ejecución deben abordarse inmediatamente.

A lot depends on the size and scope of the project. If you uncovered the structural integrity issue and it’s preexisting or the structural issue is a result of the project. Regardless an Engineer is critical for fixing a structural issue and is Licensed and certified to come up with a solution.

In my experience, firstly we need check the project status overall, then find the root cause by using some tool as: fishbone diagram, iwasaki models....in project to find out real reason. Base on that result, we can consider choose some options below: 1. Evaluating the current status then make decision to reduce the cost if any, find another solution within approval budget. 2. Escalating to your project sponsors or direct PMO/CEO/ high class stakeholder PIC this project. Propose your solution then ask for their opinion. 3. Compromise or withdraw with your clients by some usefull report relevate budget and cost if make and change request, base on each phases of project this components maybe differents

Un placer haber sido invitado a este debate! En mi experiencia profesional ha habido 3 motivos para un cambio estructural y los desgoloso: 1.- Económico: cuando la constructora considera que cambiando la tipología de la estructura supone un ahorro económico tanto para la propiedad como para la empresa 2.- Por error de proyecto, ya que la estructura según las condiciones estructurales de mi país marcan muy claramente que serán responsabilidad del contratista verificar la viabilidad de la estructura proyectada…. (Si, así es) 3.- Por petición de DF, no explícitamente en la mayoría de los casos, pero si inderactamente por cambios arquitectónicos. Sigo desarrollando….

Well it’s quite hard one but here is my take on it Zero compromise from my end it’s all over to PE or architects period they are the one to make designs changes