Writing it in short -
There is a delay in the project due to hazardous material removal for 3 weeks. Contractor asks for a CO for 4 weeks and overhead and profit, and owner does not agree. There is a claim and so what will Architect do -
Explain owner to pay contractor claim
Provide no decision and go straight to mediation
Reject the claim
Approve the claim
Ballast picks going to mediation, since it is related to hazardous condition. I am confused, hazardous condition is taken care of per the contract procedute. Now the claim is regarding delay due to hazardous condition. Why can't architect still be IDM and decide?