ACI PRC-132-24: Responsibility in Concrete Construction—Guide

Description

The responsibilities of each party in a concrete construction project should be adequately described in the contracts between the parties, including the responsibility for the owner’s project objectives. The party controlling that process (usually the owner or the owner’s representative) must ensure that the responsibilities of the parties are clear, coordinated, and consistent. Clarity and consistency in the responsibilities defined in the contracts will reduce friction in executing a construction project and reduce the incidence of legal disputes.

This guide identifies and suggests the allocation of responsibilities to various parties involved in concrete construction in the United States; however, the guidance presented may be applicable to contractual relationships addressing concrete construction in other parts of the world. This guide can also be useful in assessing existing contractual documents to determine if they are adequate and balanced with respect to the responsibilities associated with concrete construction.

The responsibilities outlined in this guide, where not required by law, may be modified by contract language or engineer of record (EOR) specification.

Keywords:

concrete construction; contracts; owner; responsibility.

Document Details

Author: ACI Committee 132

Publication Year: 2024

Pages: 11

ISBN: 9781641952934

Formats: Protected PDF/Web View

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1—INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE, p. 2

1.1—Introduction, p. 2

1.2—Scope, p. 2

CHAPTER 2—DEFINITIONS, p. 2

CHAPTER 3—DOCUMENTS REFERENCED IN CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, p. 3

CHAPTER 4—RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNER, p. 3

4.1—Definition, scope, and objectives of the project, p. 4

4.2—Funding for project, p. 4

4.3—Real estate, rights of way, permits, and insurance, p. 4

4.4—Project management, p. 4

4.5—Design and construction team, p. 4

4.6—Quality assurance program, p. 4

4.7—Site safety, p. 4

4.8—Environmental regulations, p. 4

4.9—Payment, p. 4

4.10—Project acceptance, p. 4

4.11—Dispute resolution, p. 4

4.12—Multiple-prime contracts and construction management, p. 4

CHAPTER 5—LICENSED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL, p. 5

5.1—Codes and regulations, p. 5

5.2—Coordination, p. 5

5.3—Design calculations, p. 5

5.4—Contract documents, p. 5

5.5—Specifications, p. 5

5.6—Submittals, p. 5

5.7—Field observation, p. 5

5.8—Tests and inspections, p. 5

5.9—Projects with design delegated to contractor, p. 5

CHAPTER 6—GENERAL CONTRACTOR, p. 6

6.1—Construction, p. 6

6.2—Review contract documents, p. 6

6.3—Subcontractors, p. 6

6.4—Payments, p. 6

6.5—Communication with subcontractors, p. 6

6.6—Preconstruction meeting, p. 7

6.7—Project site maintenance, p. 7

6.8—Site safety, p. 7

6.9—Qualified personnel, p. 7

6.10—Quality control, p. 7

CHAPTER 7—DESIGN/BUILDER, p. 7

7.1—Qualified personnel, p. 7

CHAPTER 8—SUBCONTRACTOR, p. 7

8.1—Construction, p. 7

8.2—Review contract documents, p. 8

8.3—Payments, p. 8

8.4—Contracts with other entities, p. 8

8.5—Prescriptive and performance specifications, p. 8

8.6—Site safety, p. 8

CHAPTER 9—SPECIALTY ENGINEERS, p. 8

9.1—Design, p. 8

CHAPTER 10—CONCRETE PRODUCER, p. 8

10.1—Concrete mixtures, p. 8

10.2—Consistent criteria, p. 9

10.3—Contract compliance, p. 9

CHAPTER 11—TESTING/INSPECTION AGENCY, p. 9

11.1—Qualifications, p. 9

11.2—Sampling and testing of concrete, p. 9

11.3—Preconstruction meeting, p. 10

CHAPTER 12—CONSTRUCTION MANAGER, p. 10

12.1—Construction manager, p. 10

12.1—Construction manager at risk, p. 10

12.2—Agency construction manager, p. 10

CHAPTER 13—MULTIPLE-PRIME CONTRACTOR, p. 10

13.1—Responsibilities, p. 10

13.2—Coordination and cooperation, p. 10

CHAPTER 14—REFERENCES, p. 10

Authored documents, p. 11

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