Question

1 he contractor backfilled the foundation before the architect got a chance to inspect the work, though he had been notified to wait until the architects visit. When the architect arrived on site, he ordered the contractor to dig out the backfill at many places. No defective work was found. Could the contractor claim the cost of removing and repairing the backfill?

2 The architect didn't request to inspect the plumbing rough-in. However, after the drywall had been installed, he requested to check several critical piping connections which had already been covered. Who should bear the cost of removing, repairing and replacing the drywall?

a) what if the plumbing work was found to comply with the contract documents.

b)What is some of the connections were found to be defective

3 What is the cost to owner to determine a project for "convenience"?

4 The contractor on countered materially different site conditions during excavation. In order to make a claim for additional cost, when does he have to file the claim?

5 Does the owner have right to reject contractor's (GC'S) subcontractor who is reasonably capable of performing the work?

Answer 1

1. As it is mentioned that the contractor was notified to wait till the architect visits and it is the duty of architect to perform checks and maintain regulation so the contractor should have to wait because architect was also doing his job digging backfill at many places. So the contractor can't claim the cost of removing and repairing.

2 The architectural firm will bear the expenses here.

a) But if plumbing work found to comply then the entire reconstruction cost will be given by contractor only.

b) This cost is also given by contractor and a notice for faulty construction is also given to the contractor in which the panelty amount is mentioned if same happens in future.