When defects arise, it is often debated whether it is a design or workmanship issue. When both are at fault, complications arise. This issue arose in a recent case and the contractor decided to commence proceedings against its designer. Kent County Council had engaged Jacobs Engineering to design two new dual-carriageway roads, the A256 and A299, in east Kent. Hochtief and Volker Fitzpatrick were appointed JV principal contractor and in turn appointed Atkins to complete the design elements. Atkins' scope of work included the permanent civil and structural design for the Cottington Road Bridge and the Cliffsend Underpass.
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