Controversial provisions contained in ASCE Manual 73, Quality in the Constructed Project, are outlined and commented on from a designer's viewpoint. The provisions include design professionals' participation during the construction phase of a project, site safety responsibility, design professionals' responsibility for contractor submittals, and procedures for selecting a design professional. Also included are suggestions for computer data retention, use of large databases, and need for a software quality certification program. The peer review process is briefly explained and is recommended for use since it adds to the quality of the constructed project
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