Precision in Practice: Why Supplemental Instructions (SI) are the Key to Project Integrity In the fast-paced environment of a Canadian construction site, decisions happen in seconds. An architect walks through the building, and notices the air barrier is not being installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and gives a quick verbal instruction to “Fix […]
RFI Log: Architect’s Defense Against Claims In the high-stakes world of architecture, construction and contract administration, memory is a poor witness. When a construction project hits a snag, a conflict between the structural steel and the HVAC ducting, or a finish specification that’s no longer available, the inevitable “who knew what and when” argument begins
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For architects, engineers, and contractors, the site visit is the backbone of quality assurance and general project conformance. However, this essential activity can lead to a tedious afternoon or evening spent transcribing handwritten notes, sorting disorganized photos, and manually entering deficiencies into separate spreadsheets. This fragmented workflow is not only time-consuming but also prone to
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The Architect’s Tightrope: Navigating Liability in the Prompt Payment Era You’ve just certified a payment application for a major project. Your signature, once a routine administrative task, now carries immense legal weight. Under Canada’s new prompt payment legislation, that certificate of payment triggers a strict, cascading payment deadline for everyone on the project. The problem?
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