ᐅ Is a multi-utility connection included in the foundation slab?
Created on: 29 Jan 2020 09:28
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Lucrezia
Hello everyone!
Until yesterday, I was not familiar with this term (MSA – multi-utility connection).
Now our general contractor (GC) is asking us who will carry out the MSA for our project.
The GC is responsible for the foundation slab (we are building without a basement) and the house entirely. Only the earthworks and utility connections on the property are not included.
Our contract states:
"All utility lines will be routed together and end at the exterior edge of the foundation slab. Up to four penetrations of the exterior wall/foundation slab for drainage pipes are included. ... You will have planning certainty for your finances."
The GC has informed us several times about what is not included in the offer. This MSA is mentioned for the first time.
Is it not common practice for the MSA to be installed together with the foundation slab?
What has been your experience?
Until yesterday, I was not familiar with this term (MSA – multi-utility connection).
Now our general contractor (GC) is asking us who will carry out the MSA for our project.
The GC is responsible for the foundation slab (we are building without a basement) and the house entirely. Only the earthworks and utility connections on the property are not included.
Our contract states:
"All utility lines will be routed together and end at the exterior edge of the foundation slab. Up to four penetrations of the exterior wall/foundation slab for drainage pipes are included. ... You will have planning certainty for your finances."
The GC has informed us several times about what is not included in the offer. This MSA is mentioned for the first time.
Is it not common practice for the MSA to be installed together with the foundation slab?
What has been your experience?
Scout schrieb:
In which paragraph of the contract is that mentioned? About connections in general or only about water/sewage?It is under the contract section Foundation Slab > Drainage Pipes
Tina mit K29 Jan 2020 10:07For us, the topic also came up for the first time during the meeting with the architect. The sales representative had told us about the multi-duct system and mentioned that some utility providers no longer install cables in empty conduits, but he forgot to mention the cost...
For us, it was also 800 (about 800) extra in the middle of last year.
For us, it was also 800 (about 800) extra in the middle of last year.
I have just learned that the MSA is cast into the foundation slab.
If the foundation slab is included in the offer and the MSA becomes part of the foundation slab, wouldn’t it be expected that it is also included in the costs?
Connections coming from the ground are extra, but the MSA is in the foundation slab.
If I buy a car, the necessary parts for it to function are also included. I wouldn’t want to buy the exhaust separately...
If the foundation slab is included in the offer and the MSA becomes part of the foundation slab, wouldn’t it be expected that it is also included in the costs?
Connections coming from the ground are extra, but the MSA is in the foundation slab.
If I buy a car, the necessary parts for it to function are also included. I wouldn’t want to buy the exhaust separately...
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