# Who does what on a waterfront project

Lesson 3 of [Private dock and boat lift basics](https://privatedock.fyi/academy/private-dock-foundations.md), 14 minutes.

A dock project has many tasks. A product quote does not always cover them. Ask who owns each task before you compare prices. The tasks - Survey - Geotechnical advice - Design - Permit applications - Electrical work - Installation - Handover For each task, name the responsible party, the deliverable…

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