Is the Contractor responsible for reviewing Contract Documents for compliance with laws and regulations?

The correct understanding is that the contractor is not typically required to conduct a comprehensive review of the contract documents for compliance with laws and regulations, as that responsibility primarily falls on the architect and the owner. The contract documents often include provisions indicating that the owner and architect design and prepare documents that comply with applicable laws and regulations. The contractor's role is usually centered around executing the work as prescribed in those documents rather than verifying legal compliance.

In practice, contractors are expected to follow the plans, specifications, and any relevant permits or regulations that arise during the execution of the project. While they should be aware of laws pertaining to their work, their primary responsibility is not the review of the contract documents for compliance—that remains with the design professionals. Thus, stating that the contractor is not required to review contract documents for compliance reflects this differentiation in responsibilities.