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Nov 1971
Booby Traps for Young Engineers on Construction
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Volume 97, Issue 2
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The Architect-Engineer's participation in construction contract administration requires an understanding of the problems shared with the contractor. A mutual recognition and acceptance of the division of responsibility is essential the A-E for design and inspection, the contractor for construction procedures and safety. The degree of responsibility must be compatible with the contractual obligations of the parties. The A-E representative must not interfere with nor participate in the contractor's work to avoid assuming responsibility or liability for claims by third parties. A case is cited as an example: an A-E was held for personal injury because he failed to stop work; later it was reversed on the ground that the cause was a matter of construction practice not under the A-E's control. Also described is the effect of the right to stop work on potential liability.
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Journal of the Construction Division
Volume 97 • Issue 2 • November 1971
Pages: 305 - 311
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© 1971 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Nov 1971
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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Edward A. Merill, F.ASCE
Retired; formerly Assoc. Partner, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill and Chief, Construction Contract Administration, San Francisco Office, San Francisco, Calif.
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