Daoud, O E K (1997) The architect/engineer's role in rehabilitation work. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(1), pp. 1-5. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
Rehabilitation projects often suffer from delays and escalating costs. This may be attributed to a high degree of uncertainty in defining the scope of work for these projects during the design stage. This is particularly true for rehabilitation work on structures that suffered a catastrophe such as fire or war damage. Reasons for these problems are reviewed with emphasis on the role of the architect/engineer (A/E) in avoiding underestimation of required work during the stages of the project. Many common problems could be avoided if a more thorough survey was conducted of the damaged building at the initial design stage. Changes to the scope of work during the construction stage may cause serious delays and cost overruns. Recommendations are given to minimize ambiguities in the scope of work and avoid disputes among the parties to the contract. This can be achieved by employing an experienced A/E and by making sound decisions throughout the project span.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Index terms: | architect, engineer, cost overrun, survey, dispute, rehabilitation project, design stage, war |
| Subjects: | financial and cost management, professional practice, health conditions and diseases, conflict and crisis studies, profession, dispute resolution, data collection methods |
| Topics: | Legal Issues, Research Practice, Design Practice, Cost Management, Health and Safety, Roles and Professions |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCE |
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