Common use of Work Directives Clause in Contracts

Work Directives. From time to time the Designer may also issue written orders to Construction Manager for needed clarifications, modifications or corrections. When the Designer issues such an order, if the Construction Manager believes compliance will impact the time or cost of performing the Work the Construction Manager may request that the Designer issue a Work Directive. Issuance of a Work Directive by the Designer is not an admission that the City, or the Designer, believes that the cost or time to perform Work in question has been changed. Work Directives can also be used where the parties agree that there has been a change, but are not in agreement as to the appropriate adjustment in the Guaranteed Maximum Price or Time, if any. The Construction Manager shall submit its proposed adjustment for the Work described in the Work Directive, with sufficient back-up and detail to permit a full evaluation, within five (5) working days of receipt of the Work Directive, and shall not commence the Work described in the Work Directive until ordered in writing by the Designer to do so. If so stated in the Work Directive, the Construction Manager shall keep records of the cost and time of performing the Work Directive, and the parties shall attempt in good faith to resolve any disagreements over the Work Directive as soon as possible. In any case, the parties reserve their rights to resolve Work Directive disagreements through the Disputes Resolution provisions of this Agreement.