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Podcast: GBA Podcast
Episode: #89 - Case History - Don't Rush Go Along to Get Along. Don't Get Bullied
Description: GBA Case History Series – Case History #89 - Don't Rush Go Along to Get Along. Don't Get Bullied
Summary
A GBA Member Firm’s scope of services included a geotechnical engineering study and construction materials engineering and testing (COMET) services for a medical office building in area with old fill, expansive soil, and shale. During construction, the Member Firm was discouraged (“if we want your opinion we will ask for it”) from making suggestions and was only responsible “to enforce the plans and specifications as written and recommend alternative approaches only if specifically requested to do so.” A few...