The more guarantees, warranties and split liabilities attached to a project, the greater the risk of uncertainty and disputes.
Split or shared liability is to be avoided.
Identifying who owns specific liability for structural waterproofing and ground gas remediation is complicated. It involves cohesion between the specialist waterproofing and gas remediation designer or installer, the client, the design and construction teams, materials manufacturers and other associated trades.
Without a clear guarantee and liability structure, it can be difficult to establish where accountability sits.
Good design, early risk assessment and clear, transparent responsibility are essential.
The Property Care Association (PCA) recommends that design strategies allow for potential faults in concrete, installation and structural waterproofing or gas remediation systems, and requires disciplined planning and coordination.
