Organizational Support for the Quality of Design Documentation

The article is devoted to the organizational aspect of ensuring design quality, which is aimed at addressing the pressing issue of reducing the duration of investment and construction project implementation at the design stage under current conditions. The article examines the components that define the term “quality of design documentation,” including compliance with legal and building code requirements, the ability of the documentation to ensure that the constructed facility meets the performance parameters set by the client, and the effectiveness of the applied design solutions (in terms of planning, structural design, engineering systems, and equipment).The article identifies key problems that contribute to the decline in the quality of construction projects, such as:– a shortage of qualified designers and experts,– insufficient qualification of construction clients in assessing the outcomes of design documentation,– inadequate quality of pre-design work,– lack of accountability of designers for poor-quality design documentation and of experts for inadequate review,– lack of motivation among designers to develop efficient solutions,– poor management and organization of the design process within individual design organizations. The article proposes a number of measures to improve the quality of design documentation, including:– development of a model contract for design services,– recommendations for drafting design briefs,– implementation of digital design technologies (in particular, BIM),– introduction of a post-project audit system to identify systemic errors and create a knowledge base for further improvement of processes,– ensuring continuous professional development of designers and experts, including mandatory modules on digital technologies and current legislation,– revision of the accountability system for all participants in the design process, particularly regarding the practical application of administrative and financial sanctions for serious violations.