Consultants' appointments and construction contracts often
specify that certain individuals will work on a given project. This
is because the client wants to ensure that, say, the big name
architect he engages actually leads the design of his new building
or the contractor's project manager he knows and trusts is the
same person who oversees the works. Without a material
representation or contractual provision as to who will be involved,
the consultant or contractor usually has free rein as to how it
resources the project.
A recent case underlines the significance of assurances that
certain people will be involved on a particular project.
Fitzroy Robinson were engaged as the architects for the
development of three iconic buildings in London and
Buckinghamshire. The Fitzroy team assigned to the project was led
by Mr Jeremy Blake. However, while it was estimated that the
project would take around three years, Mr Blake had in fact
tendered his resignation before
