Field Directive Clause Samples
A Field Directive clause establishes specific instructions or requirements that must be followed when performing work or operations in the field. Typically, this clause outlines procedures, safety protocols, or operational standards that contractors or employees must adhere to while on-site, such as reporting hazards, following designated workflows, or using approved equipment. Its core practical function is to ensure that field activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with organizational or regulatory standards, thereby reducing risks and promoting consistent practices.
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Field Directive. Owner, in its sole discretion, can direct Construction Manager to perform work upon issuance of a Field Directive. If Construction Manager and Owner disagree on the value of Work to be performed under a Field Directive, or on whether such Work is part of Construction Manager’s Work under this Agreement, Construction Manager must so notify Owner in writing within fifteen (15) business days of receipt of the Field Directive and may seek legal recourse if the dispute is not resolved within 120 days thereafter, provided, however, that the Construction Manager shall continue performance of the Work in question pending resolution of the parties’ dispute. Failure of Construction Manager to so notify Owner shall be deemed a waiver by Construction Manager of any increase in the GMP, Construction Manager’s Fee or General Conditions Costs and a waiver of any claim for a Time Extension.
Field Directive. The term “Field Directive” means a written order prepared and issued by Judicial Council Representative as necessary and appropriate under the circumstances, including, without limitation, when time is of the essence to direct an action in advance of finalizing a Change Order. A Field Directive shall be prepared on Judicial Council’s Field Directive form and signed by Judicial Council Representative and Design Build Entity, directing any Change Work. Field Directive(s) shall be finalized as a Change Order. Field Directives may be issued as set forth below:
Field Directive. A written order issued by Owner which orders minor changes in the Work not involving a change in Contract Time, to be paid from the Owner’s contingency funds.
Field Directive. A Field Directive is a unilateral written order prepared and signed by the Owner directing the Design-Builder to perform a change in the Work prior to agreement on adjustment, if any, in the Contract Sum or Contract Time, or both.
Field Directive. The Project Manager or Consultant may at times issue Field Directives to the Contractor based on visits to the Project Site. Such Field Directive(s) shall be issued in writing and the Contractor shall be required to comply with the directive. Where the Contractor believes that the directive is outside the scope of the Work, the Contractor shall, within 48 hours, notify the Project Manager that the work covered by the Field Directive is outside the scope of the Work. At that time the Field Directive may be rescinded or the Contractor may be required to submit a request for a change to the Contract. Where the Contractor is notified of the Town’s position that the Work is within the scope and the Contractor disagrees, the Contractor shall notify the Project Manager that the Contractor reserves the right to make a claim for the time and monies based on the Field Directive, in accordance with the requirements of Article 3.38. At no time shall the Contractor refuse to comply with the Field Directive. Failure to comply with the Field Directive may result in a determination that the Contractor is in default of the Contract.
