ACI PRC-132-14 Guide for Responsibility in Concrete Construction

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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. It is important that the party controlling that process (usually the owner or the owner’s representative) makes certain 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 the execution of a construction project, as well as reduce the incidence of legal disputes.

This guide identifies and suggests 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 responsibilities associated with concrete construction. In some cases, the responsibilities outlined carry the force of law. In others, there are options that could be incorporated into a particular contract.

Keywords:

concrete construction; contracts; owner; responsibility.

 

Document Details

Author: ACI Committee 132

Publication Year: 2015

Pages: 11

ISBN: 9780870319808

Categories: Construction Practices

Formats: PDF

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1—INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE

1.1—Introduction

1.2—Scope

CHAPTER 2—DEFINITIONS

CHAPTER 3—DOCUMENTS REFERENCED IN CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

CHAPTER 4—RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNER

4.1—Project responsibility and authority

4.2—Definition of project

4.3—Funding for project

4.4—Real estate, rights of way, permits, and insurance

4.5—Scope and objectives of project

4.6—Project management

4.7—Design and construction team

4.8—Quality assurance program

4.9—Site safety

4.10—Environmental regulations

4.11—Payment

4.12—Project acceptance

4.13—Dispute resolution

4.14—Multiple prime contracts and construction management

CHAPTER 5—LICENSED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL

5.1—Professional services

5.2—Codes and regulations

5.3—Coordination

5.4—Design calculations

5.5—Contract documents

5.6—Specifications

5.7—Field observation

5.8—Tests and inspections

5.9—Owner’s requirements

5.10—Submittals

5.11—Formwork, shoring, reshoring, and temporary structures

5.12—Projects with design delegated to contractor

CHAPTER 6—GENERAL CONTRACTOR

6.1—Construction

6.2—Review contract documents

6.3—Subcontractors

6.4—Payments

6.5—Communication with subcontractors

6.6—Preconstruction meeting

6.7—Project site maintenance

6.8—Qualified personnel

6.9—Quality control

CHAPTER 7—DESIGN/BUILDER

7.1—Design and construction

7.2—Qualified personnel

CHAPTER 8—SUBCONTRACTOR

8.1—Construction

8.2—Review contract documents

8.3—Payments

8.4—Contracts

8.5—Prescriptive and performance specifications

8.6—Safety

CHAPTER 9—SPECIALTY ENGINEERS AND SUBCONTRACTORS

9.1—Retention of specialty engineer

9.2—Specialty engineer

9.3—Specialty subcontractor

CHAPTER 10—CONCRETE MATERIAL SUPPLIER

10.1—Concrete mixtures

10.2—Consistent criteria

10.3—Contract compliance

CHAPTER 11—TESTING/INSPECTION AGENCY

11.1—Contract requirements

11.2—Qualifications

11.3—Preconstruction meeting

CHAPTER 12—CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

12.1—Construction manager

12.2—Construction manager at risk

12.3—Agent construction manager

CHAPTER 13—FAILURE ANALYSIS CONSULTANT

13.1—Independence

13.2—Coordination

13.3—Expertise

13.4—Reliability

13.5—Standards

13.6—Report

CHAPTER 14—MULTIPLE-PRIME CONTRACTOR

14.1—Duties and responsibilities

14.2—Coordination and cooperation

CHAPTER 15—REFERENCES

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