Building Information modeling (BIM) has changed how plans are created by including more and more information about products and materials within the model. Architects are slowly moving towards relying on the model to provide information but still are including mountains of information in the project manual that will cover the liability if a question arises. Chapter 10 focuses on interpreting specifications. After reading and digesting the material for the week, do you feel the architects and engineers are justified in covering themselves? The book states, "...holding the architect responsible for damages caused by faulty materials.... ..... inhibiting the introduction of new materials and methods." Could this be the reason for the slower introduction of new ideas and more sustainable materials into the construction industry