DEFECTIVE MEASURE

摘要

Building contracts often require an architect to carry out regular inspections of the works to identify any defects and a quantity surveyor to carry out regular inspections to value the works completed. But if the quantity surveyor notices obviously defective work, are they obliged (without an express requirement in the appointment) to exclude it from the valuation or draw it to the attention of the architect? A leading construction law text books says the answer to that question is'yes' and most construction professionals would probably agree. In practice, most quantity surveyors would tell an architect if they noticed defective work. The situation usually arises because defective work has been covered up during the architect's last inspection rather than due to any fault on his or her part.