Architects to pay the price of negligence
Series: Contract Journal ; 406(6302) 8 November 2000, 25(1)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: Looks at the implications of architects transferring design detail of building components to subcontractors. Problems arise when architects neglect their co-ordination role and thus allow subcontractors to opt for cheap methods. Examines the recent case between "Baxall Securities and Sheard Walshaw Partnership" where Sheard Walshaw was held liable for damages for roof under-design of a warehouse drainage system, for which subcontractor FK Roofing approved the design rate without the architects supervision.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS63097 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 109380-1001 |
Looks at the implications of architects transferring design detail of building components to subcontractors. Problems arise when architects neglect their co-ordination role and thus allow subcontractors to opt for cheap methods. Examines the recent case between "Baxall Securities and Sheard Walshaw Partnership" where Sheard Walshaw was held liable for damages for roof under-design of a warehouse drainage system, for which subcontractor FK Roofing approved the design rate without the architects supervision.