No, the Architect should not certify the contractor’s request for payment as the concrete Mixture did not follow the specifications and by the local building code, which can lead to other issues that will cost the owner a lot more money to repair. But, If the owner is aware and has written a cheque for the contractor. I believe the contractor should receive it for labor done on the
The Steps the Architect should take are:
1. 4.2.3 – Architect must notify owner in writing if errors are found –
2. According to Article – 4.2.6 The Architect will have authority to reject Work that does not conform to the Contract Documents. Whenever the Architect considers it necessary or advisable, the Architect will have authority to require inspection or testing of the Work in accordance with Subsections 13.5.2 and 13-5-3 whether or not such Work is fabricated, installed or completed. However, neither this authority of the Architect nor a decision made in good faith either to exercise or not to exercise such authority shall give rise to a duty or responsibility of the Architect to the Contractor, Subcontractors, material and equipment suppliers, their agents or employees, or other persons or entities performing portions of the Work.
Then, The next steps are as follows:
3. 4.2.8 The Architect will prepare Change Orders and Construction Change Directives, and may authorize minor changes in the Work as provided in Section 7.4. The Architect will investigate and make determinations and recommendations regarding concealed and unknown conditions as provided in Section 3.7.4.
4. 4.2.9 The Architect will conduct inspections to determine the date or dates of Substantial
Completion and the date of final completion; issue Certificates of Substantial Completion pursuant to Section 9.8; receive and forward to the Owner, for the Owner’s review and records, written warranties and related documents required by the Contract and assembled by the Contractor pursuant to Section 9.10; and issue a final Certificate for Payment pursuant to 9.10
Professor, if you’re reading this, Ill have to retype, but I know my decision will remain the same
I agree with everything you said. You made a good point on speaking about the architect’s steps in a similar situation to protect himself and the project. You discussed as the architect must prove that he informed the client that his /her decision would affect public safety. Also, you make it clear that the architect can change the client’s mind, and in this case study, that will save the project.
I agree with everything you said. You made a good point on speaking about the architect’s steps in a similar situation to protect himself and the project. You discussed as the architect must prove that he informed the client that his /her decision would affect public safety. Also, you make it clear that the architect can change the client’s mind, and in this case study, that will save the project.
Hey Fitzroy I agree with all the points you touched. It is very important to notify the owner what is going on is not correct because this can bring future problems to the house. Loved how detailed you were about your decision.