Owner and Contractor Review to Reduce Claims
Publication: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 112, Issue 1
Abstract
The owner's role and responsibility for design and review are examined. The scope of the owner's review is outlined, together with his options for executing the review. A novel approach is suggested in using the contractor to review the design after award. Legal implications are explored.
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Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 112 • Issue 1 • March 1986
Pages: 104 - 111
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Copyright © 1986 ASCE.
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Published online: Mar 1, 1986
Published in print: Mar 1986
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