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−	If serious problems occur on site, immediate actions ~~underaken~~ by an architect might include:	+	-----
		+	If serious problems occur on site, immediate actions undertaken by an architect might include:

	* Stop the work		* Stop the work
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	* The architect shall issue instruction as to what is to be done, which may require that the contractor permit the examination, excavation and removal of the items by a third party		* The architect shall issue instruction as to what is to be done, which may require that the contractor permit the examination, excavation and removal of the items by a third party
	* The architect shall ascertain any entitlement the contractor has to loss and/or expense		* The architect shall ascertain any entitlement the contractor has to loss and/or expense
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		+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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		+	* Code of construction practice.
		+	* Complaining about construction sites.
		+	* Considerate Constructors Scheme.
		+	* Damage caused by construction works.
		+	* Environmental health.
		+	* Environmental impact assessment.
		+	* Health and safety inspector.
		+	* Noise nuisance.
		+	* Nuisance in construction.
		+	* Quiet period.
		+	* Site inspections.
		+	* Site rules.
		+	* What hours are construction sites allowed to operate?

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−	~~Actions~~:	+	If serious problems occur on site, immediate actions underaken by an architect might include:

	* Stop the work		* Stop the work
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	* Instruct the structural engineer to carry out a structural report		* Instruct the structural engineer to carry out a structural report
	* Assess measures to be taken to restore the site to a safe condition		* Assess measures to be taken to restore the site to a safe condition
−	* Ask the QS to go to site and value the damages	+	* Ask the quantity surveyor to go to site and value the damages
	* Ensure that the contractor has disclosed all of the facts to the insurer		* Ensure that the contractor has disclosed all of the facts to the insurer

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	Contractual situation 1: Example - collapsed wall		Contractual situation 1: Example - collapsed wall

−	A full investigation must be carried out to determine who’s fault it was:	+	* A full investigation must be carried out to determine who’s fault it was (eg design fault / contractors fault / specified peril such as a flood)
−		+	* Contact professional indemnity insurer to notify them of a circumstance that may lead to a claim
−	* Design fault	+	* Advise other consultants to do the same
−	* Contractors fault	+	* If the damage was caused by a specified peril, it will be covered by works insurance
−	* Specified peril ~~eg.~~ a flood	+	* If it was a design fault, will be covered by PI insurance
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−	- Contact ~~PI insurer’s case~~ to notify them of a circumstance that may lead to a claim	+
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−	- Advise other consultants to do the same	+
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−	- If the damage was caused by a specified peril, it will be covered by works insurance	+
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−	- If it was a design fault, will be covered by PI insurance	+

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	Contractual situation 2: example - a fire		Contractual situation 2: example - a fire

−	-The contractor will restore the damaged work, restore and repair any site materials damaged and proceed with carrying out the completion of the works	+	* The contractor will restore the damaged work, restore and repair any site materials damaged and proceed with carrying out the completion of the works
−		+	* The restoration of the loss or damage shall be treated as if it were a variation required by an architects instruction
−	-The restoration of the loss or damage shall be treated as if it were a variation required by an architects instruction	+	* The contractor may be entitled to an extension of time and loss and/or expense
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−	-The contractor may be entitled to an extension of time and loss and/or expense	+

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	Contractual situation 3: example - archaeological items found		Contractual situation 3: example - archaeological items found

−	- All items found on site are the property of the employer	+	* All items found on site are the property of the employer
−		+	* The architect should contact the archaeology department of the borough or county council to inform them of the discovery and ask for advise.
−	- The architect should contact the archaeology department of the borough or county council to i- inform them of the discovery and ask advise.	+	* The architect shall issue instruction as to what is to be done, which may require that the contractor permit the examination, excavation and removal of the items by a third party
−		+	* The architect shall ascertain any entitlement the contractor has to loss and/or expense
−	- The architect shall issue instruction as to what is to be done, which may require that the contractor permit the examination, excavation and removal of the items by a third party	+

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If a problem occurs on site, the architect’s immediate actions should be:

Actions:

* Stop the work
* Ensure that the contractor has notified the employer
* Ensure that the contractor does not repair/do any work until the insurers/survey have/is carried out their investigation
* Notify the CDM co-ordinator
* Instruct the structural engineer to carry out a structural report
* Assess measures to be taken to restore the site to a safe condition
* Ask the QS to go to site and value the damages
* Ensure that the contractor has disclosed all of the facts to the insurer

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Contractual situation 1: Example - collapsed wall

A full investigation must be carried out to determine who’s fault it was:

* Design fault
* Contractors fault
* Specified peril eg. a flood

- Contact PI insurer’s case to notify them of a circumstance that may lead to a claim

- Advise other consultants to do the same

- If the damage was caused by a specified peril, it will be covered by works insurance

- If it was a design fault, will be covered by PI insurance

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Contractual situation 2: example - a fire

-The contractor will restore the damaged work, restore and repair any site materials damaged and proceed with carrying out the completion of the works

-The restoration of the loss or damage shall be treated as if it were a variation required by an architects instruction

-The contractor may be entitled to an extension of time and loss and/or expense

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Contractual situation 3: example - archaeological items found

- All items found on site are the property of the employer

- The architect should contact the archaeology department of the borough or county council to i- inform them of the discovery and ask advise.

- The architect shall issue instruction as to what is to be done, which may require that the contractor permit the examination, excavation and removal of the items by a third party

- The architect shall ascertain any entitlement the contractor has to loss and/or expense