Exercising reasonable care is not good enough for clients
Series: Architects' Journal ; 12 October 2000, 48(1)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: Suggests that the standard performance measure of reasonable skill and care has become uncertain as construction procurement changes. The employment of consultants by clients and contractors is blurring traditional obligations, as shown by the "Greaves v Baynham Meikle" case. Concludes that increased client expectations and public demand for safety may not be compatible with the reasonable skill and care defence.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS63119 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 109302-1001 |
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Suggests that the standard performance measure of reasonable skill and care has become uncertain as construction procurement changes. The employment of consultants by clients and contractors is blurring traditional obligations, as shown by the "Greaves v Baynham Meikle" case. Concludes that increased client expectations and public demand for safety may not be compatible with the reasonable skill and care defence.