Common use of Design Services Clause in Contracts

Design Services. If professional design services or certifications by a Professional related to systems, materials or equipment are specifically required of Construction Manager by the Contract Documents, Professional will specify performance and design criteria that such services must satisfy. Construction Manager shall cause such services or certifications to be provided by a properly licensed professional, whose signature and seal shall appear on all drawings, calculations, specifications, certifications, shop drawings and other submittals prepared by such professional. Shop drawings and other submittals related to the Work designed or certified by such professional, if prepared by others, shall bear such professional’s written approval when submitted to Professional. Owner and Professional shall be entitled to rely upon the adequacy, accuracy and completeness of the services, certifications and approvals performed or provided by such Professional, provided Professional has specified to Construction Manager performance and design criteria that such services must satisfy. Professional will review, approve or take other appropriate action on submittals for the purpose of checking for conformance with information given and the design concept expressed in the Contract Documents.

Design Services. If professional design services or certifications by a Professional related to systems, materials or equipment are specifically required of Construction Manager Contractor by the Contract Documents, Professional will specify performance and design criteria that such services must satisfy. Construction Manager Contractor shall cause such services or certifications to be provided by a properly licensed professional, whose signature and seal shall appear on all drawings, calculations, specifications, certifications, shop drawings and other submittals prepared by such professional. Shop drawings and other submittals related to the Work designed or certified by such professional, if prepared by others, shall bear such professional’s written approval when submitted to Professional. Owner and Professional shall be entitled to rely upon the adequacy, accuracy and completeness of the services, certifications and approvals performed or provided by such Professional, provided Professional has specified to Construction Manager Contractor performance and design criteria that such services must satisfy. Professional will review, approve or take other appropriate action on submittals for the purpose of checking for conformance with information given and the design concept expressed in the Contract Documents.