Subcontractor Coordination Flashcards
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A plumber finishes rough-in a day early. What is the lead carpenter's best immediate action?
Answer: Notify the inspector and schedule the next trade early
Pulling trades forward when a predecessor finishes early compresses the schedule and reduces idle time on the project.
Which document establishes the legal relationship and scope of work between the general contractor and a subcontractor?
Answer: The subcontract agreement
The subcontract agreement defines scope, payment terms, insurance requirements, and dispute resolution procedures.
An electrical subcontractor wants to route conduit through a structural header. What should the lead carpenter do first?
Answer: Consult the structural drawings and engineer of record before approving
Structural members must not be notched or drilled without engineer approval to avoid compromising load capacity.
What is the purpose of holding a pre-construction meeting with all subcontractors?
Answer: To align all parties on schedule, site rules, and sequencing before work begins
Pre-construction meetings reduce conflicts by establishing shared expectations for logistics, safety, and sequence before the first shovel hits the ground.
A subcontractor claims they were not informed of a scope change and demands extra compensation. What should the lead carpenter reference first?
Answer: The signed change order or written notice of the change
Signed change orders are the authoritative record of agreed scope and price changes; verbal agreements are difficult to enforce.
Which scheduling method helps a lead carpenter identify which subcontractor tasks are on the critical path?
Answer: Gantt chart with float analysis
A Gantt chart with float analysis shows which tasks have zero float and therefore directly control project completion.
A drywall sub leaves debris and compound buckets in the work area at day's end. According to OSHA housekeeping standards, who is primarily responsible for ensuring cleanup?
Answer: The general contractor or lead carpenter managing the site
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.25 requires the general contractor to maintain orderly, sanitary worksites, and the lead carpenter enforces this on behalf of the GC.