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Like any major design project, proper construction inspection and administration is integral to a successful facility. For retrofit projects, this is even more so. Retrofitting often involves construction of unique or unusual elements, such as flow splitters, underground sand filters, or stream diversions. Many of these practices are unfamiliar to many contractors. Most publicly funded projects are awarded to the low bidder who may be qualified to do the work, but has never constructed projects of this nature before. Therefore, it is almost a necessity to retain the original retrofit designer or other qualified professional to answer contractor questions, approve shop drawings, conduct regular inspections, hold regular progress meetings, conduct construction testing, and maintain construction records.