Obligations imposed on the professional

Duty of care in contract and in tort

Warranties for fitness for purpose and warranties generally

Absolute or strict obligations

Compliance with statutory requirements and the introduction of Eurocodes

Compliance with third party agreements and ‘back to back’ clauses

Compliance with the client’s instructions

Best endeavours/reasonable endeavours

Timescale for professional services

Acceleration of the services

Statements concerning reliance

Deleterious/prohibited materials

Key personnel