Referring to the previous lecture, please fill the blanks of the services provided by the architect-engineer: • Analyzing a ______ the needs of the owner. • ______ a design that will meet the owner's needs within the owner’s budget. • Preparing the contract and bid documents for the project. • ______ the owner in the selection of a contractor. • ______ the interests of the owner during the construction process.
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According to our discussion, the approximate cost estimation coefficient and approach should be as follows. Light:______ (quantity unit); ______ estimate Drop ceiling: ______ (quantity unit); ______ estimate Tiles: ______ (quantity unit); ______ estimate Kitchen cabinet: ______ (quantity unit); ______ estimate
Notice Requirements (NR): Necessary? The contractor notify the government promptly when encountering DSC ______ the conditions are disturbed Lack of notice (LoN) can be fatal to a DSC because (LoN) can ______ the rights of the government by denying / precluding the opportunities to 1) verify a DSC; 2) direct course of action.
An Example: Clause 1(DSC): additional compensation for DSC Clause 2(Disclaimer): the subs ______ on the boring logs Court: DSC takes precedence
Missing DSC can be dangerous: No right of ______ unless a differing site conditions exists Thus, the right to relief based on DSC is not an ______ right:Inexperienced contractors may assume to receive extra cost and time automatically – however, courts place the risk on contractors given the absence of the DSC clause