# Should the Contractor proceed with work if the Project Manager has not accepted his design?

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**Created:** [12 October 2012 16:56 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/should-the-contractor-proceed-with-work-if-the-project-manager-has-not-accepted-his-design/475 "2012-10-12T16:56:27Z")\
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Should the Contractor proceed with work if the Project Manager has not accepted his design?

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No. As stated in Clause 21.1, the Contractor cannot proceed with the work until his design has been accepted by the Project Manager. This is distinct from design of Equipment, where the Contractor can proceed even if the Project Manager has not accepted his design.