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Section 6— Compensation Events

Clause 60.1(13)

CE — Correction of Defects by Employer

Purpose

The Employer corrects a defect that was not the Contractor's responsibility, or instructs the Contractor to correct a defect caused by an Employer risk.

Practical Application

If the Supervisor incorrectly notifies a defect that later proves to be an Employer risk, the correction work is a CE. The Contractor is entitled to time and cost for the instructed correction.

Common Pitfalls

Distinguish between the Contractor's obligation to correct its own defects (own cost) and correction of defects caused by Employer risks (CE). The cause of the defect determines entitlement.

Related Clauses

Clause 42.1Clause 80.1

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