As the architect in this situation I would report my concern to the contractor, and if they are still unresponsive I would issue written notice of the situation to the owner. Under AIA A201 Owner-Contractor Agreement the owner is entitled to either perform the required work themselves and remove the costs from the contract...
a. The significance of substantial completion is: – it is the end of the contract time (owner-contractor agreement) – it begins the warranty/correction period – it begins the period for statute of limitations on professional liability – it signifies the work is complete enough for the owner to occupy the space for its intended...
By using the AIA G700-series documents, or similar documents, to properly record the contractor’s schedule of values, provide site observation to verify validity of contractor’s applications for payment, and to ensure that consent of the bond surety is secured prior to the release of any retainage or final payment to the contractor, as well...
Contractor’s warranty extends after substantial completion until expiration of applicable statue of limitations period — in addition, one year correction period exists. Thus Owner must give prompt notice to Contractor and opportunity to fix. The one year period is extended by work after substantial completion but not by corrected work. (ch 12, A201)
Make sure the employee gets the proper care. Job site safety is the GC’s responsibility. The GC’s general liability insurance must provide coverage (AIA A201/11.1). Call HR and get worker’s comp claim info (AIA A201/10.2.8)
As the architect in this situation I would report my concern to the contractor, and if they are still unresponsive I would issue written notice of the situation to the owner. Under AIA A101 Owner-Contractor Agreement the owner is entitled to either perform the required work themselves and remove the costs from the contract...
1. Must be public bid construction contract 2. Design services qualifications based 3. Construction licenses a. A license – General Engineering Contractor b. B license – General Building Contractor c. C license – Specialty Contractor