Contractor acting as EOR? 3

[ARS97]

I'll try and keep this short.

A contractor was awarded a project involving a metal building ("pre-engineered"). The design of the building frame was subcontracted to a metal building manufacturer, and foundation design (micropiles) was subcontracted to a drilling company, who subcontracted the design to another engineering entity.

The contractor essentially acted as the EOR.....supplied the design parameters to the metal building designer, who then produced a design according to the provided parameters. The reactions of the building were supplied to the foundation designer, who produced a foundation design. Obviously the contractor acted irresponsibly.

Both design sumittals included a WV seal.

Well, the permit office and the end customer are now requesting that an EOR be named. (A little late, eh?) I work for the sister company of the construction company, who was acting like the EOR. it looks like they may want me to enter into the fray and become the EOR.

In my experience over the years, I've only had to act as the EOR of projects where I've handled the design. How does this affect my role? I feel as if I should review each design in it's entirety. However, shouldn't I be allowed to rely on the expertise of the subcontracts in some fashion? As EOR, I'm merely ensuring that the subcontractors met project specs and provide correct documentation, correct?

 

[Rabbit12]

Why stay at a job where you are essentially used and abused?

 

[sticksandtriangles]

Andysines, who designed the elements that are supported off of the micropiles? Did the micropile guys get a subcontractor to design the foundation walls and footings supported by the micropiles?

 

[ARS97]

Sticksandtriangles - I haven't found out yet. I'm assuming the same engineer that designed the micropiles, but who knows. That will probably be the next surprise.

Rabbit12 - well.....thats another discussion. Honestly, I've become very good at standing my ground and just being more stubborn than they are. Also, there's a younger crop of ownership moving up through, and they seem much less entrenched in the old ways. Gotta see what happens. Not exactly tons of choices in my area without relocation, which isn't something I'm willing to entertain right now.

 

[sticksandtriangles]

In a traditional setup, the person who designed the elements supported by the micropiles would be the EOR. Find that out and ask some questions. I have a feeling there is more to this than what you are being told.