CR Subcontractor Management & Coordination 2

Question 1

A remodeler discovers a subcontractor has abandoned the job mid-project. The FIRST step should be:

Accepted Answer

Issue a written cure notice or notice of default per the subcontract terms

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Immediately hire a replacement without documentation

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Withhold all further payments and say nothing

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Report the sub to the licensing board before contacting them

Question 2

Workers' compensation insurance is required for subcontractors to protect against:

Accepted Answer

Injuries sustained by the subcontractor's employees while working on the project

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Property damage claims

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Equipment theft

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Warranty claims after project completion

Question 3

A 'pay-when-paid' clause in a subcontract means:

Accepted Answer

The GC must pay the sub only after the GC receives payment from the owner

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The sub is paid immediately upon completing each task

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The sub can demand payment in advance

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Payment is made weekly regardless of billing

Question 4

When evaluating competing subcontractor bids, a remodeler should be most cautious about a bid that is:

Accepted Answer

Significantly lower than all other bids without explanation

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Exactly at the average of all bids received

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Submitted on a standard AIA form

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Accompanied by a full scope of work breakdown

Question 5

For specialty trades such as electrical or plumbing, the subcontract should specify that all permits will be:

Accepted Answer

Pulled by the licensed trade subcontractor performing the work

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Obtained and paid for by the owner

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Filed by the GC's project manager

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Handled by the municipality automatically

Question 6

A subcontractor warranty clause should specify at minimum:

Accepted Answer

The duration of warranty coverage and what defects are covered

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A one-day callback period

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That the GC is solely responsible for all post-completion defects

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Only manufacturer warranties apply

Question 7

Which tool is most effective for tracking subcontractor progress against schedule on a complex remodeling project?

Accepted Answer

A Gantt chart or scheduling software with milestone tracking

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A verbal daily check-in only

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Invoices submitted by the subcontractor

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A single weekly site visit