In a construction project, a sub-contractor was engaged to do a certain work item in the project upon the recommendation of the civil engineer. It turned out however that the work performed by the contractor is sub-standard and therefore considered a failure. Can the civil engineer be held liable for the work of the sub-contractor since he was the one who recommended the sub-contractor? Why

In a construction project, a sub-contractor was engaged to do a certain work item in the project upon the recommendation of the civil engineer. It turned out however that the work performed by the contractor is sub-standard and therefore considered a failure. Can the civil engineer be held liable for the work of the sub-contractor since he was the one who recommended the sub-contractor? Why

Fundamentals Of Construction Estimating

4th Edition

ISBN:9781337399395

Author:Pratt, David J.

Publisher:Pratt, David J.

Chapter9: Pricing Construction Equipment

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