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After the detailed planning phase, the plant construction phase begins and the manufacturers, suppliers and fitters are commissioned. The successful coordination of construction sites leads to the optimal use of resources, the avoidance of bottlenecks and compliance with quality standards.
In the role of the project manager or project engineer, we provide you with in-depth expert knowledge and many years of experience for the problem-free implementation of your plant construction project. The following tasks are examples of those we carry out in-house, on your premises or on your building site as an expert point of contact:
Construction site coordination is necessary to ensure the safety and health of employees on construction sites. Accident and health risks are particularly high in the construction sector, especially in comparison to other sectors of the economy. Construction sites are characterized by constantly changing conditions, weather influences and high deadline pressure. It becomes particularly dangerous when different trades work simultaneously or in succession, which can lead to a considerable increase in the risk of accidents.
Effective construction site coordination ensures that all trades involved, such as fitters, mechanics, bricklayers, glaziers and electricians, are aware of the risks posed by each other's work. The health and safety coordinator (SiGeKo) plays a central role here. The health and safety coordinator communicates with all contractors and ensures that safety measures are clearly defined and implemented in order to prevent accidents.
Construction site coordination is required when employees from different employers are working on a construction site at the same time or in succession. This is necessary to ensure safety and health protection on construction sites in accordance with the Ordinance on Safety and Health Protection on Construction Sites (BaustellV). The obligation to appoint a coordinator lies with the client or a third party commissioned by the client. A coordinator must be appointed if two or more employers are involved, regardless of whether their work is carried out in parallel or at different times.
The coordinator's tasks include implementing the health and safety requirements in accordance with Section 3 (1) BaustellV. This includes measures to avoid hazards that may arise due to the simultaneous presence of several companies on the construction site. Construction site coordination is particularly important for hazardous work such as earthworks, work in the vicinity of high-voltage power lines and work involving chemical or biological substances.
Construction site coordination is required on construction sites where the work is expected to take more than 30 working days or where more than 20 workers are employed at the same time. This also applies if the scope of the work exceeds 500 person days. Advance notice of these construction sites must be sent to the competent authorities.
Construction site coordination also includes the planning and execution of safety-related measures in advance of the construction work. The client can take on the coordination themselves, commission a third party or appoint a coordinator. However, a health and safety coordinator (SiGeKo) is usually appointed in order to meet the complex requirements. The health and safety coordinator function requires special qualifications, which are defined in the rules for occupational health and safety on construction sites (RAB 30).
Construction sites that do not fall under the definition of a construction site or only involve simple maintenance work do not require coordination in accordance with the Construction Site Ordinance. This applies, for example, to minor repair work or small-scale building maintenance measures that do not require comprehensive safety coordination measures.
A construction site is a temporary location where construction work is being carried out, such as the construction, conversion, demolition or renovation of buildings or infrastructure. It comprises the area on which the work takes place, as well as the necessary equipment and materials.
A construction site coordinator is a person or company responsible for planning, organizing and monitoring health and safety measures on a construction site. They ensure that the work is carried out safely and efficiently.
Construction site coordination means the systematic planning, control and monitoring of all construction activities on a construction site to ensure safety, efficiency and adherence to schedules. It includes coordinating the various trades, ensuring compliance with legal regulations and minimizing risks.
A construction site is coordinated by a construction site coordinator or a safety and health coordinator (SiGeKo), supported by site managers and project managers. In small projects, the construction manager can take on this role.
A construction site coordinator must be appointed if several companies are working on a construction site or if the Construction Site Ordinance prescribes this, especially for projects with increased safety requirements.
The coordinator in accordance with the Construction Work Coordination Act (BauKG) has the following duties:
The purpose of the Construction Site Ordinance is to protect the safety and health of people working on construction sites. It sets minimum requirements for safety and health coordination and regulates the obligations of the parties involved in construction.
A health and safety coordinator is a health and safety coordinator who is responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations on a construction site. The health and safety coordinator plays a key role in preventing accidents and hazards on the construction site.
SiGeKo stands for Safety and Health Coordinator. It is a position responsible for compliance with safety and health standards in construction site coordination.
A SiGeKo is required if there are several companies working on a construction site or if there is particular potential risk. This is particularly the case for larger construction projects or complex construction projects.
The building owner or the client of a construction project is obliged to commission a SiGeKo as soon as the legal criteria are met, in particular for projects involving several participating companies.
The frequency of a SiGeKo's presence at the construction site depends on the size, complexity and potential risks of the project. As a rule, SiGeKo must be on site regularly to check compliance with safety regulations and take immediate action in the event of dangers.
