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Why do testing labs work for the owner or owner’s representative rather than the general contractor?

April 26, 2017general contractor Labs owner representative Testing

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Why do testing labs work for the owner or owner’s representative rather than the general contractor?

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The Uniform Building Code (UBC) dictates that the Lab protects the interests of the owner and the Building Official as it relates to adherence to structural specifications. The UBC considers a Lab working directly for a general contractor a conflict of interests.