ABSTRACT
SBC provides for the issue of ten different kinds of certificate. The figure for IC, ICD, MW and MWD is six (no certificates are issued under DB, because there is no independent architect as certifier). Many of these certificates are not financial, although most contractors associate the word ‘certificate’ with money. In order to be a valid certificate, a document must be headed ‘Certificate’, start with the words ‘I certify’ or be clearly referenced to the contract provision empowering issue. In any event, it must be the clear expression of the judgment, skill or opinion of the architect.1
