Every major industrial or energy project — whether a wind farm, a transmission substation, or a fabrication plant — stands on two invisible pillars: engineering integrity and documented quality. Behind those pillars, one profession quietly ensures that plans, promises, and performance align — the Owner’s Engineer (OE). Appointed by project owners, investors, or lenders, the OE functions...
Every successful infrastructure or energy project — whether it’s a high-voltage substation, a bridge span, or a wind-turbine tower — shares one common factor: a living QA/QC plan that governs how quality is achieved, measured, and proven. Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) are often treated as technical checklists, but in practice they are the heartbeat of...
In every large infrastructure or energy project — from high-voltage substations and grid corridors to wind farms and industrial facilities — one silent force ensures that ambition becomes reliable reality: the Owner’s Engineer (OE). Appointed by the project owner or financing institutions, the OE acts as the independent technical conscience of the investment.Its mission: to review designs, monitor...
In today’s global manufacturing landscape, no factory, fabrication hall, or industrial facility can thrive without dependable grid connectivity and compliant power infrastructure. Across Serbia and Montenegro, the expansion of substations, high-voltage (HV) transmission lines, and grid-connection projects has become a critical foundation for the development of modern fabrication industries — from steel production to heavy...
In industrial construction, money doesn’t move on promises. It moves on proof. Banks demand it to disburse; insurers demand it to underwrite and pay claims. The Owner’s Engineer (OE) sits in the middle, converting site reality into evidence of compliance and quality that satisfies both. Why banks and insurers care about the OE Translation: Better engineering discipline ↓ underwriting uncertainty...
In industrial construction today, an ESG non-conformity can hold a loan tranche as effectively as a failed transformer test. Lenders and investors now expect the Owner’s Engineer (OE) to treat environmental, social, and governance risks with the same rigor as design and quality—because the financial consequences are real and immediate. Why ESG non-conformities matter to...
In today’s infrastructure landscape — from wind farms and substations to highways, bridges, and industrial plants — quality is not a box to tick, but the foundation of long-term performance and safety.The success of any engineering project rests on one core question: Was it built according to design, standard, and intent? That assurance is the mandate of the Owner’s Engineer...
Construction has commenced on a cutting-edge 150 MW wind park grid connection project in a high-altitude mountain region, with Clarion Owners Engineer overseeing the project as the Works Supervisor and Silver& Yellow FIDIC Engineer. This major renewable energy infrastructure project, executed under the Silver FIDIC EPC (Engineer, Procure and Construct) contract, is set to bring...
Plant engineering is a complex discipline encompassing various activities throughout the project lifecycle—from conceptual design and feasibility studies to construction, commissioning and operation. The Owner’s Engineer (OE) plays a pivotal role in ensuring each phase is executed efficiently, meeting the project’s technical, financial and regulatory requirements. Below, we elaborate on the key phases in plant...
The role of the Owner’s Engineer (OE) in supervising EPC/FIDIC contracts is indeed pivotal for project success. Here’s a concise breakdown of the OE’s responsibilities during various project phases: 1. Pre-construction phase 2. Design phase 3. Construction phase 4. Commissioning and testing phase 5. Project close-out and handover 6. Claims and dispute resolution Importance of...
