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Obtain Construction Observation Services <br />Most experienced clients retain their geotechnical engineers to serve throughout the project's development. <br />Involvement during the construction phase is particularly important, because it permits the geotechnical engi- <br />neer to be on hand promptly to evaluate unanticipated conditions, to conduct additional tests if required and — <br />when necessary — to recommend solutions to problems. In addition, the geotechnical engineer can monitor the <br />geotechnical-related work performed by contractors. It is essential to recognize that the construction recom- <br />mendations included in a geotechnical engineer's report are preliminary, because they must be based on the <br />assumption that conditions revealed through selective exploratory sampling are indicative of actual conditions <br />throughout a site. <br />Because actual subsurface conditions can be discerned only during earthwork, geotechnical engineers need to <br />observe those conditions in order to finalize their recommendations. Only the geotechnical engineer who <br />prepared the report is fully familiar with the background information needed to determine whether or not the <br />report's recommendations are valid. The geotechnical engineer submitting the report cannot assume responsi- <br />bility or liability for the adequacy of preliminary recommendations if another party is retained to observe <br />construction. <br />Rely On Your Geotechnical Engineer For Additional Assistance <br />Most geotechnical engineers who are members of ASFE are familiar with a variety of techniques and approaches <br />that can be used to help reduce risks for all parties to a construction project, from design through construction. <br />Speak with your geotechnical engineer not only about geotechnical issues, but others as well, to learn about <br />approaches that may be of genuine benefit. You may also wish to obtain certain ASFE publications. Contact an <br />ASFE member or ASFE itself for a complimentary directory of ASFE publications. <br />CIATION <br />FIRMS <br />ASFE THE RACKING IOF ENGIVERINN EOSCIENCES <br />8811 COLESVILLE ROAD/SUITE G106/SILVER SPRING. MD 20910 <br />TELEPHONE: (301) 565.2733 FACSIMILE: (301) 589.2017 <br />GMl <br />