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BLANK, V�ESSELINK, COOK CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS, INC. I <br /> � ` � <br /> � , <br /> C�NSTRUCTION � <br /> MANAGERS ' <br /> BWC-CM #01-09 I <br /> March 28, 2001 I, <br /> Paul McChancy, Administrator <br /> Mass Transit <br /> 555 E. Wood St. <br /> Decatur, IL 62523 <br /> RE: CITY OF DECATUR <br /> Multi Modal Transit Center <br /> OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE <br /> Dear Paul. <br />' 1 2001 which re uested <br /> memo dated March 2 q <br /> This letter is written in res onse to our , <br /> p Y <br /> information regarding Blank, Wesselink, Cook & Assoc. Construction Manager (BWCCM's) <br /> handling of errors and omissions in architectural documents in general and specifically those <br /> prepared by Blank, Wesselink,-Cook &Assoc. Inc. (BWCINC). We appreciate the opportunity <br /> to address this issue. <br /> BWCCM's primary role is to provide administrative, management and related services to <br /> coordinate the activities of the Contractor with those of the Owner and the Architect to <br /> endeavor to achieve a successful project in terms of quality, cost and time. Our primary goal is <br /> a successful project. This is best achieved by solving problems not just assigning blame. <br /> However, part of any solution does involve determining responsibility and through cooperative <br /> efforts, developing effective solutions. <br /> BWCCM's emphasis will be identifying problems early and developing solutions to avoid or <br /> minimize negative impact on the quality, cost or schedule for the project. <br /> The identification of an error or omission in architectural documents can be made by the <br /> supplier during shop drawing preparation, by the contractor or subcontractor during pre- <br /> construction activities, by the contractor or subcontractor during actual construction, by the <br /> construction manager during coordination efforts or even by the Architect. Usually errors and <br /> omissions are obvious when they become apparent. The contractual checks and balances <br /> between the Architect, the Contractor, suppliers, and subcontractors provide each participant <br /> with a strong motivation, based on their own self interest, to identify the errors of the other <br /> project participants. BWCINC, the Architect for the Multi Modal Transit Center, will be held <br /> responsible for the adequacy of their drawings and specifications as required by their contract <br /> with the City and in accordance with accepted industry standards. <br /> 2623 EAST PERSHING ROAD • P.O. BOX 2910 • DECATUR, IL 62524-2910 <br /> PHONE 217/428-0973 . FAx 217/428-8934 <br />