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This podcast addresses contractors' duties to investigate a
worksite before construction begins. Randy Ruff and Jonathan
Mraunac discuss the importance of reviewing design documents and
studying field conditions prior to bidding on a job, what can
happen when contractors fail to conduct adequate walk-throughs, the
type of information owners must disclose to bidding contractors,
and who bears the risk if an issue is discovered later in the
process.
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