Each country has its own regulations: for example, in matters of safety engineering, technical standards, building permits and environmental protection. These conditions must be clear from the outset so that the project can be adapted accordingly.
Equally important: a precise knowledge of the specifications and lead times of the local authorities responsible for approving the project, and the use of the right resources for preparing the documents that are submitted to the authorities for review. Failure to comply with local rules and regulations or the use of insufficiently authorized engineers has consequences for the project such as rework, delays and unexpected costs.
In international projects, there is a technical side to the legal side: the same technical problems are solved in different ways depending on the country. There are many reasons for this: different technical procedures are used, material availability is not always guaranteed, qualifications or practices differ. Logically, this leads to friction between the team on site and the engineering team that is sent to provide support. If a company is provided with the appropriate technical know-how and resources, a local project is relatively easy to manage. However, if a project is to be implemented abroad, completely different factors play a role: especially if there is only a small or no technical support team or if the technical know-how is spread over several locations and time zones. If such factors are not sufficiently taken into account, delivery difficulties may occur. The risk that the project will fail increases. Properly managed, such factors can turn into advantages and simplify many things in project planning and implementation. For international projects to be successful, a deep understanding of these factors is required so that you can use them to your advantage. International management with virtual teams Communication within the project team across time zones and language boundaries.
With good management, different procedures and approaches can enrich the project. Failure to react in time or appropriately will result in suboptimal solutions and disappointment for the customer. Last but not least, the project form and design must be adapted to local customs and practices and any language problems must be taken into account.
It cannot be stressed enough: All this should be correct at the beginning of a project to avoid unnecessary and costly rework. Successful and early involvement of local and expatriate teams is essential to ensure that all legal requirements, technical solutions and country-specific procedures are taken into account.