In No Construction Claims — Guaranteed!! ForensisGroup® experts Sol Kutner & Troy Vernon Sutton write:
...in the real world we are aware that designers do not have the time or budget to produce drawings that are complete, correct, and coordinated. Changes of scope are inevitable in any project due to unforeseen conditions, human error, budget considerations, or owner choice.
Many times the owner issues the plans for bid, or construction, when they are not complete, correct or coordinated. This is usually based on the owner's need to start the project within a certain time constraint, either for fiscal or political reasons. The owner has a right to issue drawings which are incomplete or to request scope changes during the project. However, the owner also has the obligation to pay for such changes.
