Common use of Use of Electronic Files Clause in Contracts

Use of Electronic Files. 3(b). As a convenience to the Contractor, the Construction Manager may provide electronic files, including drawings, specification sections, and other documents, in electronic format to assist the Contractor in preparing shop drawings and other submittals required for the Work and for preparing as- built or record drawings. If so provided, such electronic files shall be used only as a supplement to previously issued paper Contract Documents. The furnishing of electronic files does not relieve the Contractor of its obligation to fully comply with the Contract Documents, including and without limitation, the need to check, confirm and coordinate all dimensions and details, take field measurements, verify field conditions and coordinate the Work with that of other trades. The use of electronic files may also include use of Building Information Modeling software and related technologies ("BIM"). The Contractor shall participate in the use of BIM for the Work and the Project as requested and/or directed by the Construction Manager, and, in addition, to the full extent as may be required under the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall fully comply with and is bound by all requirements and terms and conditions of the Contract Documents related to BIM. Any use of BIM shall in no event and in no way, however, otherwise alter, change, limit, diminish or excuse the Contractor's duties and obligations under the Agreement or the Contract Documents. 3(c). By providing electronic files, the Construction Manager does not convey any license or right, including copyright, in the original documents, or any right to prepare derivative works.