Greene, K. <br/><br/>
Under obligation 

 -  2001 
 - Building Services Journal  March 2001, 41(1) .
<br/><br/> Discusses the issue of negligent design.  With reference to a number of cases, considers in what circumstances a designer is under continuing obligation to review a design, and at what stage his accountability ends.  Looks in particular at the period of limitation, and conditions of appointment.  Notes that proceedings must commence within the limitation period - six years for a simple contract - or they will be statute-barred.  Concludes that between completion of a design and its embodiment in the structure, the consultant has a duty to review it, and before practical completion he also has the opportunity to put right any defects.  Notes that the problems arise if the designer becomes aware of a defect after practical completion. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>DESIGN<br/>NEGLIGENCE<br/>CONDITIONS OF ENGAGEMENT<br/>LIMITATION PERIODS<br/>CONSULTANTS<br/>NEW ISLINGTON AND HACKNEY HOUSING ASSOCIATION V POLLARD THOMAS AND EDWARDS LTD<br/>TOZER KEMSLEY & MILLBURN (HOLDINGS) LTD V J JARVIS & SONS LTD