Contractor Coordination & Project Management Flashcards
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A home modification project is delayed because a subcontractor has not delivered materials. What is the consultant's BEST course of action?
Answer: Document the delay, notify the client, and work with the general contractor to identify solutions
Documenting delays and proactively communicating with the client and general contractor allows all parties to problem-solve together while maintaining transparency and protecting the project record.
Which element MUST be included in a written contractor agreement for an accessibility modification project?
Answer: Detailed scope of work, materials specifications, timeline, payment schedule, and accessibility compliance requirements
A comprehensive contractor agreement must include all project specifics — scope, materials, timeline, payment, and compliance standards — to protect all parties and ensure the accessibility outcome is legally defined.
When a CEAC consultant identifies a potential conflict of interest with a contractor they are considering recommending, what is the MOST ethical action?
Answer: Disclose the conflict to the client and allow the client to make an informed decision
Professional ethics require full disclosure of conflicts of interest so the client can make an informed, autonomous decision about whether to proceed with that contractor.
A newly installed grab bar fails during use and the client is injured. What documentation should the CEAC consultant review FIRST to determine accountability?
Answer: The installation specifications, contractor agreement, and inspection records
Installation specifications, the contractor agreement, and inspection records establish what was required, what was agreed to, and whether inspections confirmed compliance — the core documents for determining accountability.
What is the MAIN reason a CEAC consultant should avoid performing physical installation work themselves during a home modification project?
Answer: Performing installation creates a dual-role conflict, liability issues, and may violate professional and licensing boundaries
A CEAC consultant's role is advisory and oversight; performing installation creates conflicts of interest, potential liability, and may cross professional or contractor licensing boundaries.
When a modification project involves both interior and exterior work requiring different trade contractors, which coordination approach is MOST effective?
Answer: Sequence trades logically (e.g., structural before finishing) and establish clear handoff points between contractors
Logical trade sequencing (e.g., framing before electrical, electrical before drywall) prevents rework and ensures each contractor can perform their work without interference from other trades.
Which metric is MOST useful for evaluating a completed home modification project's overall success from an accessibility consulting perspective?
Answer: The degree to which the modification enables the client to perform targeted activities safely and independently
The ultimate measure of success in accessibility consulting is functional outcome — whether the client can now perform identified activities with greater safety and independence as a result of the modification.