Common use of Developer’s Independent Design Checks Clause in Contracts

Developer’s Independent Design Checks. ‌ Developer shall carry out independent design checks of East End Bridge and the Tunnel, major temporary structures for the East End Bridge and Tunnel, and the effects of temporary structures on the permanent components by senior engineers who are not involved in the production of the design being reviewed and who have either equal to or more qualifications and experience, for the design being checked, than the Responsible Engineer. Independent design checks shall be identified in the Design QA/QC Plan and shall comprise design assessment and analytical checks as specified in Sections 3.12.1.1 and 3.12.1.2.