Engineering Professional Practice

A number of cracks, structural as well as settlement appeared in a building designed by an engineer within two years of their completion. Municipality had approved the design and drawing. Later it is found that without any soil investigation, structural design and detailing of reinforcement report had been prepared during the construction of the building. a) Discuss the position of the house owner b) The engineer's role c) The role of the Municipality d) Who is ultimately responsible for the damage?