Common use of Communications Facilitating Contract Administration Clause in Contracts

Communications Facilitating Contract Administration. Except where a CM is on the Project, or as otherwise provided in the Contract Documents or when direct communications are warranted by special circumstances, the Owner and the Contractor shall communicate through the Architect. In the cases where a CM is hired for the Project, all communication shall be through the CM (unless otherwise directed) with copies to the Owner, Architect and Inspector. Where direct communication is necessary between the Owner and the Contractor, the Owner’s communication shall be through the Owner’s authorized designated person. Contractor shall not rely upon any communications from the Owner that is not from the Owner’s authorized designee. Communications by and with the Architect’s consultants shall be through the Architect. Copies of all communication shall be sent to the Architect, Owner Representative and Inspector.