A doctor friend hired an architect to provide complete plans and specs for his new home. Doc asked me if I would help him with the bids. (I’m a retired EC, registered PE, and still hold a master’s license). The method in this area seems to be that the GC just includes copies of the sub’s bids. It has been a nightmare! When I talked with the subs the EC didn’t bid per plans & specs. His reason-“I didn’t know you wanted it that way”.
The plumber had material charges for three water heaters that were furnished free by the POCO and other questionable items.
HVAC had doubled the amount of piping for the geothermal system, among other items.
I had made T/O’s so I knew quantities. Doc has decided to go cost-plus as I did with my home. I will be monitoring all aspects for him.
Rowdy
