The relationship between the structural works package and the special foundations package relies largely on the load transfer schedule which, beyond a simple listing, can play a structuring role in the project’s design and in managing the interface between the packages.

When it specifies the allocation of pile execution tolerances and the mechanical assumptions at the interface, the load transfer schedule helps to clarify the boundary between the packages and to secure the design.
Through a topic that is sometimes not explicitly addressed, this article highlights real geometric, structural, and contractual impacts that are worth documenting from the outset.