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- Title
Ground conditions and design liability.
- Authors
Linde-Arias, Emilio; Smith, Tom; Crossley, Mark
- Abstract
This article examines the specific challenges and legal responsibilities faced by geotechnical engineers in construction projects. Geotechnical engineering involves analyzing soil, rock, and groundwater conditions to inform the design and construction of structures. Unlike other designers, geotechnical engineers must navigate uncertainties associated with ground conditions, which affects their liability. English law governs design contracts and sets standards of care for professionals, including the use of reasonable skill and care or guaranteeing fitness for a predefined purpose. The article explores how the nature of ground conditions shapes the extent of a geotechnical engineer's liability and emphasizes the importance of the observational method in managing design risks. The article includes contact information for Mark Crossley, a Counsel Knowledge Lawyer at Hogan Lovells in London, but does not provide further information about his role at the law firm.
- Subjects
CONSTRUCTION laws; DESIGN &; build contracts
- Publication
Construction Law International, 2023, Vol 18, Issue 3, p39
- ISSN
1819-1371
- Publication type
Article