A contractor's view of quality in the constructed project is given from two perspectives: estimating/bidding and actual construction. Contractors believe that quality should be a factor inherent in the prebid documents, constructability review, safety programs, and conflict avoidance. The constructability of a project should be reviewed concurrently with design. Effective safety programs for projects start with the owner. Treating safety as an incidental in a construction project is an error with grave consequences. Conflict avoidance requires detailed plans, special provisions, and specifications that include a fair allocation of risk included in the following clauses: changes, time extension, geotechnical information, differing site conditions, supervision of work, liquidated damages, variation in quantities, claims, and disputes
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