What steps should the architect take ?
According to :
- Article 4.2.3 – Architect should notify the owner in writing if errors are found.
- Article 4.2.6- The architect can reject work that does not confirm to the contract documents. The architect should do an inspection of the work in accordance with subsections 13.5.2 and 13.5.3 to check if work is fabricated, installed, or completed.
- Article 4.4.2.8. – The Architect will prepare Change of Orders And Construction Change Directives. The Architect will investigate and make determinations and recommendations regarding concealed and unknown conditions as provided in Section 3.7.4
- Article 9.8.5 – The certificate of Substantial Completion shall be submitted to the owner and Contractor for their written acceptance of responsibilities assigned to them in such Certificate. A final Certificate for payment pursuant should be issue.
These are the steps the architect must take when coming across and issue like this!
I agree with the order of these steps, especially with article 4.2.3 which states “Architect should notify the owner in writing if errors are found.”