CHOP | Chapter 2.3.11 | pp 6

Pre-construction Meeting

The tone, format, and efficiency of all subsequent meetings is often set at the pre-construction meeting. The architect should be well prepared for this first meeting.

Before work commences on the site, the architect usually makes a detailed review of the site with the contractor, and documents the condition of the existing site (existing structures, sidewalks, etc.) in order to:

• establish the state of existing facilities Contract Administration — Field Functions before work starts;
  
• provide a basis for settling any disputes arising from damages which may occur during construction.