Field reports and installation procedures

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Should installation procedures/techniques be included in the architects field report? I am having a hard time understanding why one of these statements should not be included in an architect’s field report but the other statement should be included?

  1. Tile is being installed using an alternate method of installation

    1. Incorrect. Installation procedures qualify as “means and methods” of construction, and the architect is not typically responsible for means and methods.

  2. The contractor instructed the tile subcontractor to use ⅛” joints as noted on the contract documents.

    1. Correct. Notes about how the work is being installed in the field are appropriate for field reports.

Thanks!