Practical Project Management for Building and Construction

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“frozen.” e oor layout and corridors are resolved, but drywall, doors,

etc. can still be changed by the user and architect. e frozen layout is the

basis for the structural, mechanical, and electrical consultants when they

start their drawings. Together with the users, the PM should check the lay-

outs before they are frozen. Drawings and key technical specications are

signed by the parties involved. Aer this, modications to the frozen lay-

outs must be decided in special meetings. Changes by the user, architect,

or structural or mechanical consultants can thus be controlled by the PM.

Frozen suspended ceilings are intended to provide installation con-

sultants with enough time to plan all the installations in the oen ...