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BUSINESS AND TRAINING
When things go wrong , regardless of the cause , the user may have partial or no use of a facility , which impacts the quality of life or the survival of a business , until such time as the issue is resolved .
Insurances Using equipment or occupying a building without the appropriate certificates will negate any possible insurance claims !
Should a building and or equipment be damaged or destroyed then the insurers of the facility , the construction works and / or the design team will all analyse available information to establish the liability of each role player . The assessors for the insurers will require full access to all design , construction and commissioning information , and information as to who was authorised to sign critical documents .
The insurers may involve a ‘ shadow ’ professional team as well as lawyers with expertise in construction matters to establish the facts and determine amounts to be paid for reparations . Behind the scenes , if more than one insurer is involved , he / she may try to recover some of the costs incurred from one or more of the other insurers – fortunately , this does not involve the insured parties .
In short , for all building or engineering projects , ensure you are in possession of or have access to all relevant information and that such documents are signed by an authorised person . PA
More info : info @ buildstrat . co . za
www . plumbingafrica . co . za January 2023 Volume 28 I Number 11