What duties does an architect owe?
Those in the appointment terms and general professional standards: design, coordination, contract administration and certification. Scope is read from the appointment.
What must the claimant prove?
That the architect's act or omission fell below the required standard and that it caused the loss. Expert evidence compares the work to what a competent architect would do.
How do multiple parties interact?
Contractors, engineers and architects often blame one another. We analyse each role. See defect claims.
Documents to have ready
- Architect appointment
- Design drawings
- Site inspection reports
- Certificates issued
- Correspondence on defects
Send us the documentsA short message and the key papers are enough for a first assessment.
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Is an architect liable for contractor workmanship?
Not usually, unless supervision duties were breached.
Can I complain to a regulator?
Possibly, in addition to a civil claim. We advise on options.
More on defects & engineering negligence
The ten-year structural liability rule is stated in general terms. UAE civil legislation has been revised recently, so the exact provision and period are checked against the current text before we advise on a specific claim. This page is general information, not legal advice.