If a contractor under-estimates a quotation and has to terminate a project, should an architect attempt to negotiate an amicable termination and settlement?

JCT_Experts · 6 February 2013 09:38

This is dependent upon at what stage the contract has progressed to. If discovered immediately, the contractor can simply withdraw the tender. Otherwise there are likely to be legal proceedings involved, and the architect has no specific duty with regards to this, it will be handled by legal professionals.

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If a contractor under-estimates a quotation and has to terminate a project, should an architect attempt to negotiate an amicable termination and settlement?

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