It seems that lately our trade partners are increasingly unable or unwilling to fulfill their obligations of coordinating the Work. In order to maintain the design intent, we are finding ourselves in the uncomfortable position of having to surpass the standard of care. I get the sense this trend is a growing concern transcending region or market sectors, and I'm curious how others are addressing it, both at a firm level and on a broader industry level.
Examples include addressing field observation reports, effectively a rolling punch list; ensuring submittals are submitted completely and timely; coordinating overhead systems' locations to preserve ceiling heights. In my experience, Owners have had little appetite to withhold pay or anything else which may impact the turnover date. Contractors seem to have figured out they can delay taking action then use schedule to justify doing it their way.
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Thomas Stablein AIA
The Collaborative Inc.
Toledo OH
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