Construction documents.

Abstract

Contractors base their bids on construction documents and use them as their daily "nuts and bolts" guide in constructing the building. They are the owner's legal instrument to insure that the building they want is constructed as they intended. This article defines and examines the vital significance of construction documents. Of particular interest is the discussion of owner and architect responsibilities during the construction documents (CD) phase, contractual agreements on these responsibilities, and how to minimize potential problems.