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2020/Jun/23

FAQ.21 Does an Architect Supervise Construction?

Construction Contract Admin.|FAQs|OAA (Peer)

supervise|gc 3.1.1|ccdc

FAQ.21

Question:

Does the architect supervise the work of the builder and other contractors?

Answer:

No. Supervise means to direct - as in tell workers what and how to do the work. Contractors build – architects watch (review). Contractors supervise workers on site; architects do that for their own work in their offices. The standard construction contract CCDC 2-2020 GC 3.1.1 states “The Contractor shall have total control of the Work and shall effectively direct and supervise the Work so as to ensure conformity with the Contract Documents".

Updated: 2021/Mar/18

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