Common use of CONTRACTOR'S UNDERSTANDING Clause in Contracts

CONTRACTOR'S UNDERSTANDING. It is understood and agreed that the contractor has, by careful examination, satisfied himself as to the nature and location of the work, the conformation of the ground, the character, quality and quantity of the materials to be encountered, the character of the equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during the prosecution of the work, the general and local conditions, and all other matters which can in any way affect the work under this contract. No official, officer, or agent of the owner is authorized to make any representations as to the materials or workmanship involved, or the conditions to be encountered, and the contractor agrees that no such statement or the evidence of any documents or plans, not a part of this contract, shall constitute any grounds for claim as to conditions encountered. No verbal agreement or conversation with any officer, agent or employee of the owner either before or after the execution of this contract shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations herein contained. It is understood and agreed that the contractor has informed themselves fully as to the conditions relating to construction and labor under which the work will be performed, and agrees as far as possible to employ such methods and means in the carrying out of the work as will not cause any interruption or interference with any other contractor.