Common use of Covering of Work Requested to be Observed Clause in Contracts

Covering of Work Requested to be Observed. If a portion of the Work has been covered which the Owner has not specifically requested to observe prior to its being covered, the Owner may request to see such Work and it shall be uncovered by the Design/Builder. If such Work is in accordance with the Contract Documents, costs of uncovering and replacement shall, by appropriate Change Order, be charged to the Owner and shall increase the GMP. An appropriate time extension shall also be given. If such Work is not in accordance with the Contract Documents, the Design/Builder shall pay such costs as Cost of the Work, unless such condition was caused by the Owner or a Separate Contractor in which event the Owner shall be responsible for payment of such costs by appropriate Change Order, and an appropriate time extension shall also be given.

Covering of Work Requested to be Observed. If a portion of the Construction Work has been covered which the Owner has not specifically requested to observe prior to its being covered, the Owner may request to see such Construction Work and it shall be uncovered by the Design/Builder. If such Construction Work is in accordance with the Contract Documents, costs of uncovering and replacement shallmay, by appropriate Change Order, be charged to the Owner and shall may increase the GMP. An appropriate time extension shall may also be given. If such Construction Work is not in accordance with the Contract Documents, the Design/Builder shall pay such costs as Cost of the Work, unless such condition was caused by the Owner or a Separate Contractor Design/Builder in which event the Owner shall may be responsible for payment of such costs by appropriate Change Order, and an appropriate time extension shall may also be given.