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What are the Expert engineers’ responsibilities towards their hirers?
They should present their qualifications to the client Investigate thoroughly the cases entrusted to them.…
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What are the types of cases, expert witnesses are called upon to testify in court & what are the stakes?
1. Types of Cases I. Airplane crash II. Defective products III. Personal injury IV. Property…
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How should Expert Engineers function?
They should function as impartial seekers of facts & Communicators of truth but not as…
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What is the work done by Engineers as Experts?
Engineers, in their position as experts, explain the happenings of the past in terms of…
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What are the steps to be taken resolve disputes?
1. Define how risks are to be apportioned and payment of fees to be made 2. Make…
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What are the reasons that cause ‘Disputes’? Who is the major loser in any dispute?
• Large projects involve owners, consultants and contractors and many participants at various levels in these…
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How ‘Safety and client needs’ should be addressed by consulting engineers?
Consulting engineers have greater freedom with wider areas of responsible decision making compared to salaried…
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When does the ‘contingency fee’ become permissible?
To decide whether ‘contingency fee’ practice may be allowed or not, the potential gains should …
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How does NSPE address the issue of ‘Contingency Fee’?
NSPE has addressed this issue as follows: “An engineer shall not request, propose, or accept…
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What is your understanding of Contingency Fees?
Contingency fee is dependent on some specific conditions beyond normal, satisfactory performance in work. • A…