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document, and inspect the work, they can hold the contractor more accountable for what they bid on and the work they are doing. Construction oversight by an engineering firm is very important. It will ensure the spec ifications for the project are being followed and administered correctly.

The oversight inspector, or project manager, will be familiar with and understand the specifications leaving no room for misinterpretation. Un fortunately, there are many times when a contractor needs to follow the spec ifications and has not completed the project by the design plans. n

and water in those areas will no longer evaporate as quickly. Another example is that over time, the topography chang es and creates drainage deficiencies, ponding, and water infiltration. If a brick or paver patio sinks over time, this, too, will cause major drainage deficiencies for any community. Generally, an experienced engineer can determine the cause of the defi ciency and recommend various resto ration options relatively quickly. Then it’s a matter of developing a com prehensive specification for the resto ration. There are various restoration solutions for grading and drainage deficiencies. Some include regrading or excavating certain areas, installing additional catch basins, redirecting downspouts from gutters, building a retaining wall, and building a trench or ditch to name a few. The importance of retaining a pro fessional engineering firm is, they are educated in this field of work and will develop the best solution possible. They can also ensure the work is com pleted correctly taking away responsi bility from the association, the board, and the property managers. When an association engages the same firm to provide the specifica tions, prepare the plans and bidding deficiency and recommend various restoration options relatively quickly.” “...an experienced engineer can determine the cause of the

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