Masonry Magazine October 1966 Page. 36
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INDEX in MASONRY
AA Wire Products Co.
35
Anchor Manufacturing Co.
36
Champ Corp.
36
Dur-O-wal
6
Robert G. Evans Co. (Target)
26
Giant Industries
26
Keystone Steel & Wire
14 & 15
2500 No. Rosemead Blvd.
El Monte, California
Morgen Manufacturing Co.
16
Melroe Manufacturing Co.
Bock Cover
National Concrete Masonry Association
19
Natco
36
Ohio Lime Co.
28
Omark Industries
4
Patent Scaffolding Co. Div. of Harsco Corp.
28
Process Solvent Co.
29
Pfizer Minerals Pigments & Metals Div.
Second Cover
Pittsburgh Corning Corp.
9 & 10
Stark Ceramics Inc.
23
Trinity White General Portland Cement Co.
22
(Continued from page 8)
jections voiced by the Associated General Contractors to
the indemnification clause.
Previously a claim based on negligence of the contractor may have led to additional claims against the architect for failing to detect the the negligence of the contractor in his control of operations at the site, and against the owner merely because the property was his. The Institute feels that on principles of basic fairness, it is justifiable to require the contractor to indemnify the architect and owner in these cases, Nes said.
The burden on the architect was also increased in the past by workmen's compensation laws which have often released the contractor from further liability if he has paid claims under workmen's compensation laws, and then permitted the architect to be sued for an amount which can be many times that for which the contractor was held liable under workmen's compensation.
"A properly drawn indemnification clause is a reasonable and practical way to correct this basically unfair situation," said AIA President Nes. He emphasized that the architects organization feels the clause is equitable, is for the protection of all parties, and is insurable and legally defensible.
Nes echoed the sentiments of the Commission on Professional Practice which in June stated, "It is essential that today's successful architect be able to perform his professional services in an atmosphere of complete assurance and understanding if he is to achieve his best work."
In addition to the four revised documents released on October 15, the five Handbook Chapter revisions include Chapter 7, Insurance and Surety Bonds; 9, Owner-Architect Agreements; 13, General Conditions of the Contract; 14. Specifications, and 17, Owner-Contract Agreements.
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This index is published as a convenience to the reader. Every care is
taken to make it accurate but masonry assumes no responsibilities for
errors or omissions.
Washington Wire
(Continued from page 26)
For one thing, the U.S. appears to have adopted a more flexible position. We are now ready to deal with the Viet Cong... as well as Hanoi and Peking. American experts believe they detect slight shifts in the Reds' views, too. Battle losses, plus upheavals in China may be making them less belligerent.
It may be months till a break comes. Fighting may go on during talks. But the implications for busi- ness would be great. The impact would show first in expectations, which would affect spending... investment... pricing... or hiring. Taxes would not be hiked. The economy might slow tempo- rarily.
Business thinking can at least start preparing for a change in the outlook... even though it may be many months ahead.
MASONRY. October, 1966