With the development of digital technology and the availability of the internet, architects and their specialist consultants can satisfy themselves ...

Read time: 6 minutes The clerk of works is a full-time inspector of the works on behalf of the owner but exercises no executive authority and is ...

The function of the architect administering a contract can be gleaned from the building contract and also from the architect's conditions of ...

Read time: 1 minute Latent conditions are physical conditions on, underlying or adjacent to the site that could not be identified by reasonable ...

Under most standard-form building contracts the contractor receives regular payment for the work as it progresses. Progress certificates are issued ...

Read time: 4 minutes During construction the contractor may propose substituting materials and products specified in the contract documents. The ...

Read time: 2 minutes Practical completion typically refers to the stage of a construction contract when the works are determined to be fit for use ...

One way of anticipating and identifying up-front potential delays and avoiding undue surprises of costs after clients have made a financial ...

Read time: 1 minute Responsibilities The responsibility of a project manager extends beyond the construction role of a contractor and the designing ...

Read time: 1 minute The relationship between the project manager, architect, design consultants and the client is critical to the success of ...