Do Designers’ (A/E) services typically include field verification that their design works as intended?

Do Designers’ (A/E) services typically include field verification that their design works as intended?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Sometimes
• D. Usually

Answer: (B)

Field verification of a design’s performance is not usually part of Designers’ standard services. Architects and engineers produce the design documents and address questions during construction, but the actual check that what gets built matches the design and operates as intended is handled by others. During construction, the contractor verifies installations against drawings and specs, and a commissioning authority or the owner’s team tests and confirms that systems meet the intended performance. Some contracts may include construction observation or commissioning as added services, but in typical A/E practice, field verification of the design’s performance is not included as a standard duty.

Field verification of a design’s performance is not usually part of Designers’ standard services. Architects and engineers produce the design documents and address questions during construction, but the actual check that what gets built matches the design and operates as intended is handled by others. During construction, the contractor verifies installations against drawings and specs, and a commissioning authority or the owner’s team tests and confirms that systems meet the intended performance. Some contracts may include construction observation or commissioning as added services, but in typical A/E practice, field verification of the design’s performance is not included as a standard duty.