Title:
Responsibility in the Construction Industry
Author(s):
James Lefter
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
27
Issue:
4
Appears on pages(s):
57-62
Keywords:
design responsibility; construction contracts; partnering; safety
DOI:
Date:
4/1/2005
Abstract:
The premise of this article is that no member of the Owner/Design Professional/Constructor team knows all responsibilities or levels of risk assumed when entering into a design or construction contract. Court decisions on responsibility differ widely and often do not reflect industry guidelines. The author suggests back-up systems of responsibility and provides recommendations to promote teamwork in design and construction of major projects.