CLC Subcontractor Coordination 2

Question 1

A plumber finishes rough-in a day early. What is the lead carpenter's best immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Notify the inspector and schedule the next trade early

Answer

Pulling trades forward when a predecessor finishes early compresses the schedule and reduces idle time on the project.

Question 2

Which document establishes the legal relationship and scope of work between the general contractor and a subcontractor?

Accepted Answer

The subcontract agreement

Answer

The subcontract agreement defines scope, payment terms, insurance requirements, and dispute resolution procedures.

Question 3

An electrical subcontractor wants to route conduit through a structural header. What should the lead carpenter do first?

Accepted Answer

Consult the structural drawings and engineer of record before approving

Answer

Structural members must not be notched or drilled without engineer approval to avoid compromising load capacity.

Question 4

What is the purpose of holding a pre-construction meeting with all subcontractors?

Accepted Answer

To align all parties on schedule, site rules, and sequencing before work begins

Answer

Pre-construction meetings reduce conflicts by establishing shared expectations for logistics, safety, and sequence before the first shovel hits the ground.

Question 5

A subcontractor claims they were not informed of a scope change and demands extra compensation. What should the lead carpenter reference first?

Accepted Answer

The signed change order or written notice of the change

Answer

Signed change orders are the authoritative record of agreed scope and price changes; verbal agreements are difficult to enforce.

(CLC) Certified Lead Carpenter Practice Test

(CLC) Certified Lead Carpenter Practice Test

CLC Subcontractor Coordination 2