CR Subcontractor Management & Coordination 3

Question 1

A subcontractor submits a change order request for additional work not in the original scope. The GC should:

Accepted Answer

Evaluate the request, negotiate pricing, and issue a written change order before the work proceeds

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Approve it verbally and address pricing later

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Deny all change orders as a policy

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Ask the owner to deal directly with the subcontractor

Question 2

What is the purpose of requiring subcontractors to submit daily reports or field logs?

Accepted Answer

To maintain a documented record of work performed, manpower, and conditions that may affect the project

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To increase the subcontractor's administrative burden

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To replace the need for site inspections

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To satisfy OSHA requirements exclusively

Question 3

When a remodeling GC hires a sub who then hires a lower-tier sub, the GC's PRIMARY risk is:

Accepted Answer

The lower-tier sub filing a mechanic's lien if the first-tier sub doesn't pay them

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The GC receiving more workers than needed

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Lower-tier subs being overqualified for the work

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Reduced project complexity

Question 4

Which practice best ensures a subcontractor meets quality standards on a remodeling project?

Accepted Answer

Defining workmanship standards in the subcontract and conducting milestone inspections before work is covered up

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Allowing the sub to self-inspect all their own work without GC oversight

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Relying solely on the building inspector for quality assurance

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Reviewing quality only at project closeout

Question 5

A remodeler should require subcontractors to attend a pre-construction meeting primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Align all parties on project scope, schedule, site rules, safety requirements, and communication protocols

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Fulfill a social obligation with trade partners

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Negotiate final contract pricing

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Allow subs to review other subs' contracts

Question 6

When a subcontractor's work fails a rough-in inspection, the cost of re-inspection fees should typically be:

Accepted Answer

Back-charged to the subcontractor whose defective work caused the failed inspection

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Absorbed entirely by the GC as overhead

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Split equally between GC and sub

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Billed to the project owner

Question 7

At project closeout, which document should the remodeler collect from each subcontractor to confirm no outstanding claims exist?

Accepted Answer

A final lien waiver and release

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A new certificate of insurance

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A copy of their business license

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A punch list signed by the sub