<aside> <img src="https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/secure.notion-static.com/a02c7a88-0b5b-40df-921e-d30b179c1f1a/empty.png" alt="https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/secure.notion-static.com/a02c7a88-0b5b-40df-921e-d30b179c1f1a/empty.png" width="40px" /> Challenges:

• Late contractual engagement of specialists (Tier 3) transfers the risk to Tier 2
• Why? Often, the specialist design is not compliant with all requirements, i.e. they price what’s on the drawing, not owning to any scope gaps. For example, Not checking Architectural door schedules against Door Access requirements </aside>

<aside> <img src="https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/secure.notion-static.com/8df95945-0479-497e-a150-8710961a5012/empty.png" alt="https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/secure.notion-static.com/8df95945-0479-497e-a150-8710961a5012/empty.png" width="40px" /> Successes:

• None reported </aside>

<aside> 💡 Immediate causes:

• This is typical and one of the well-known pains of the construction industry where, mainly due to the procurement route, the specialists are engaged late at the design stage or not at all and only engaged just before or during the construction phase. </aside>

<aside> <img src="https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/secure.notion-static.com/d6831872-e8fb-4fc5-9536-50db7b9d9822/empty.png" alt="https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/secure.notion-static.com/d6831872-e8fb-4fc5-9536-50db7b9d9822/empty.png" width="40px" /> Recommendations:

• When Sub-Letting Part of the Design and Request Quotation

  add the following: Specialist's Review and Validation Responsibilities:

  1. Initial Review: The specialist is obliged to conduct a thorough initial review of the project requirements as provided by [*Your Company Name*]. This review should assess whether the requirements are adequately detailed and conform to the specific intended use or application of the project.
  2. Expertise Application: The specialist is expected to apply their expert knowledge and industry experience in reviewing the requirements. This includes identifying any elements that, based on their expertise, should be obvious or necessary for the project, even if not explicitly mentioned in the provided documents.
  3. Mark-up of Drawings: To demonstrate a comprehensive review, the specialist is required to mark up the provided drawings using a 'red-pen' sketch or similar method. This mark-up should highlight:
     1. The type, route, and size of primary and secondary containment necessary for the installation of the specialised system.
     2. The quantity, rating, and location of power supplies, including the precise location of fire alarm interfaces.
  4. Notification of Additional Requirements: If, after the appointment, the specialist identifies any additional requirements or discrepancies during their review, these must be communicated in writing to [*Your Company Name*] within [28 days] of their appointment. The notification should clearly detail the nature of the additional requirements or discrepancies and include marked-up sketches as necessary.
  5. Responsibility Transfer: By submitting their marked-up drawings and any additional requirement notifications, the specialist acknowledges their responsibility for the aspects of design under their purview. [*Your Company Name*] relies on the specialist’s expertise to identify and communicate any necessary additions or changes to the project specifications.
  6. Claims and Disputes: Claims related to missing requirements or design errors will be evaluated based on the specialist’s initial review and marked-up submissions. Any claim regarding an issue not identified or reported by the specialist within the stipulated [28 days] timeframe will be subject to rejection.

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2024-01-05_Contract - Late engagement and misalignment of ERs.pdf