Discuss why an outside testing agency may be contracted by the owner.

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An outside testing agency is often contracted by the owner to perform certain quality control tests to verify that the materials are installed to the specified standards. Some of these tests might include soil compaction tests, concrete strength tests, reinforcing steel placement inspections, weld inspections, and bolt-torque inspections. The testing agency is contracted by the owner, and its reports are directed to the owner, with copies normally sent to the architect and contractor. The owner can transfer the responsibility for testing to the contractor in the contract documents.

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