ARCHITECT/ENGINEER’S STATUS Sample Clauses
The "Architect/Engineer’s Status" clause defines the role and authority of the architect or engineer in overseeing and administering the contract. Typically, this clause outlines the professional’s responsibilities, such as reviewing work, certifying payments, and making decisions on technical matters or disputes between the parties. By clearly establishing the architect or engineer as an impartial intermediary, the clause helps ensure that project standards are maintained and provides a mechanism for resolving issues that arise during construction, thereby promoting fairness and efficiency in contract administration.
ARCHITECT/ENGINEER’S STATUS. The Architect/Engineer is the representative of the Principal Representative for purposes of administration of the Contract, as provided in the Contract Documents and the Agreement. In case of termination of employment or the death of the Architect/Engineer, the Principal Representative will appoint a capable Architect/Engineer against whom the Contractor makes no reasonable objection, whose status under the Contract shall be the same as that of the former Architect/Engineer.
ARCHITECT/ENGINEER’S STATUS.
(a) The Contractor’s Architect/Engineer shall be duly and properly licensed by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation to provide these services in Virginia. The Architect/Engineer shall provide the professional services to design the Work in conformance with the applicable standards indicated below.
(b) The Architect/Engineer shall have authority to endeavor to secure the faithful performance by Owner and Contractor of the Work under the Contract. He shall review the Contractor's Submittals for conformance to the requirements of the Contract Documents and return copies to the Contractor with appropriate notations. He shall interpret the requirements of the plans and specifications and issue clarifications to the Contractor as may be required. He shall recommend to the Owner suspension of the Work (in whole or in part) whenever such suspension may be necessary to ensure the proper execution of the Contract. He shall have authority to reject, in writing, Work, including material, installation or workmanship, which does not conform to the requirements of the plans and specifications. He shall determine the progress and quality of the Work subject to the Owner's right to make an overriding decision to the contrary. Upon request by the Contractor, the Architect/Engineer shall confirm in writing within fourteen (14) days, any oral order or determination made by him.
(c) The Virginia Department of Transportation “Road & Bridge Specifications,” 2002 edition or later, and Virginia Department of Transportation “Road Design Standards,” 2001 edition or later, are included by reference and shall be used by the Contractor’s Architect/Engineer as the referenced standards for design of the roads, parking areas, sidewalks, curbs, and other sitework.
(d) The building design shall conform to the requirements of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. The current edition of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code which is in effect at the time the construction documents are submitted to the Building Official for Building Permit shall be the applicable Building Code for that phase of the Project.
(e) The Architect/Engineer shall have no authority to approve or order changes in the Work which alter the approved plans and specifications which were the basis of the Building Permit without obtaining approval of the Building Official.
(f) The provisions of this Section are included as information only to describe the relationship between th...
ARCHITECT/ENGINEER’S STATUS. The A/E shall have authority to endeavor to secure the faithful performance of the Work by Contractor. The A/E shall review the Contractor’s Submittals for conformance to the requirements of the Contract Documents and return copies to the Contractor with appropriate notations. The A/E shall interpret the requirements of the Plans and Specifications and issue Field Orders to the Contractor as may be required. The A/E shall recommend to the Owner suspension of the Work (in whole or in part) whenever such suspension may be necessary to ensure the proper execution of the Work or the requirements of the Contract. The A/E shall have authority to reject, in writing, Work, including material, installation or workmanship, which does not conform to the Contract Documents or is Defective. The A/E shall determine the progress and quality of the Work, subject to the right of the Owner to make an overriding decision to the contrary. Upon request by the Contractor, the A/E shall confirm, in writing within fourteen (14) Days, any verbal order or determination made by the A/E. The A/E shall have no authority to approve or order changes in the Work which alter the design concept or which call for an extension of the Contract Completion Date or Final Completion or a change in the Contract Price. The Owner shall have the right, but not the duty, to countermand any decision of the A/E and to follow or reject the advice of the A/E, including but not limited to acceptance of the Work, as it deems best in its sole discretion. In those instances where the A/E has been given authority to act, the A/E shall promptly do so, but in the case of disagreement between the A/E and the Owner, the decision of the Owner shall be final. The Contractor shall not be bound by any determination, interpretation or decision of the A/E contrary to the A/E’s authority or that is not consistent with the Contract Documents. The party taking issue with the determination, interpretation or decision of the A/E shall give the other party written notice of such fact within fourteen (14) days after the determination, interpretation or decision is communicated by the A/E. In the actual performance of the Work, the Contractor shall proceed in accordance with instructions given by the A/E unless the Owner and the Contractor mutually agree in writing or by Change Order that the Contractor shall proceed otherwise. All orders from the Owner to the Contractor shall either be transmitted through the A/E or communicat...
ARCHITECT/ENGINEER’S STATUS. In case of termination of employment or the death of the Architect/Engineer, the Design/Build Entity will appoint a capable and reputable Architect/Engineer against whom the Principal Representative makes no reasonable objection, whose status under the Contract shall be the same as that of the former Architect/Engineer.