# Coordinating facility installation with the construction programme

- Link: https://aratosco.ir/en/articles/construction-coordination/
- Published: 2026-10-11T22:02:46+03:30
- Author: admin

Most installation problems come from coordination that happens too late. When pipes,
ducts and cables are decided after ceilings and walls are closed, breaking out and
correcting costs both time and money.

At a glance

 * Settle the position and size of penetrations before building elements that are
   hard to alter.
 * Review routes on one shared drawing so clashes are found before installation.
 * Short, regular meetings and written change records reduce confusion.

## Where services sit in the construction programme

![Timeline of structure, services and finishes with the point where penetrations
are fixed](https://aratosco.ir/wp-content/themes/aratospro/assets/img/construction-
coordination-a-en.svg)

Where services sit in the programme; symbolic diagram

Services are tied to structure and finishes. Penetrations must be known before concrete
is poured or walls closed, and heavy equipment must arrive before its access route
is sealed. Record these points in the programme with dates.

  |  Stage |  What must be settled |  
   |  Before concrete |  Position and size of pipe and duct penetrations |  
 |  Before ceilings close |  Routes, valves, access panels |  
 |  Before finishes |  Network tests and route sign-off |  
 |  Before handover |  Commissioning, documents and snag list |

## Finding clashes before installation

![A pipe-and-duct clash in a ceiling section and the re-routing fix](https://aratosco.
ir/wp-content/themes/aratospro/assets/img/construction-coordination-b-en.svg)

A route clash; symbolic diagram

Pipes, ducts, cables and trays all need the same limited ceiling void. Reviewing
routes on one shared drawing before installation finds clashes. Priority usually
goes to routes that need a fall, such as gravity-driven networks.

## Meetings, records and change control

 * A short, regular meeting between contractors with a clear agenda.
 * A written record of each change, its reason and who approved it.
 * Keeping drawings updated with approved changes.

These records later become as-built drawings and [equipment files](https://aratosco.ir/en/articles/equipment-records/),
which makes commissioning and handover easier.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who manages services coordination?

Depending on the contract, the services contractor, project manager or consultant;
what matters is that one person owns it.

### What if a clash is found after installation?

Make the change with supervisor and consultant approval, record it and update the
drawings.

## Conclusion

For coordination of services on your building or industrial project, you are welcome
to consult us. [Contact us](https://aratosco.ir/en/contact/)

Related service: [Building project management](https://aratosco.ir/en/services/#building-pm)

## Related articles

 * [Installation, commissioning and handover: what should be ready?](https://aratosco.ir/en/articles/commissioning-handover/)
 * [Access for maintenance: bridging installation and operation](https://aratosco.ir/en/articles/maintenance-access/)

Contents

 1. [Where services sit in the construction programme](https://aratosco.ir/en/articles/construction-coordination/#s1)
 2. [Finding clashes before installation](https://aratosco.ir/en/articles/construction-coordination/#s2)
 3. [Meetings, records and change control](https://aratosco.ir/en/articles/construction-coordination/#s3)
 4. [Frequently asked questions](https://aratosco.ir/en/articles/construction-coordination/#faq)
 5. [Conclusion](https://aratosco.ir/en/articles/construction-coordination/#end)