Geology Reference
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The Client
wants a
bridge
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All parties have
contracts with the
Client for their part of
the works
He employs an
architect to come up
with a basic design
The Client employs a
GI contractor on the
advice of the
Engineer
The Engineer specifies the
ground investigation
(GI) -
where and how
The Client employs
an engineer to
prepare a detailed
design
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GI results go back
to the Engineer
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The
Engineer
The Engineer interprets
the ground conditions
The Client employs a
civil engineering
contractor to build
the bridge
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The Engineer calls for
bids from qualified
contractors on behalf of
the Client
The Engineer prepares
drawings and specifications
for construction
He may also supervise
works to ensure quality
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The claim is channelled
through the Engineer
who assesses validity
In the event of
'Unexpected
Ground Conditions', the
Contractor
asks for more money from the
Client
If there is no agreement
then it may go to
litigation
Figure 2.1
The client wants a bridge. This
figure illustrates various contractual arrangements and
relationships between the main parties in an engineered design
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one where the project is designed by
a specialist design engineer and built by a specialist contractor.
