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Spec coordination

In case there is a discrepancy between specifications and the drawings, which takes precedence?
AnswerNeither, A201 considers these - quote - complementary and what is required by one shall be binding as if required by all.- unquote.

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  1. architectstamp1/2/12, 11:00 AM

    in this case, the GC would make the claim if any discrepancy right? there is no other way around it?

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  2. Building Simply1/2/12, 1:27 PM

    There are a number of ways to resolve discrepancies between specs & dwgs, which do happen. The AIA provides some guidance here: http://info.aia.org/knowledgebase/Discrepancies_between_drawings_and_specifications.htm (see A503 section 1.2.1). A claim would be brought when a cost difference is the issue, but it certainly isn't the first remedy desired by any party, when a clarification can be sought by the GC and the Architect can provide one. The contractor has a duty to report errors discovered during review of contract docs and field conditions per A201 to the attention of the Architect. Inconsistencies don't automatically mean cost increase to the work. Likewise, there is not an established hierarchy governing discrepancies between drawings and specs.

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