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

Answer

All scope changes should be documented in a written change order with agreed pricing before work begins to prevent cost disputes and maintain clear contractual records.

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

Answer

Daily field logs create a contemporaneous record that can resolve disputes about when work was done, what conditions existed, and whether delays were caused by the sub or other factors.

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

Answer

Lower-tier subcontractors and suppliers who are not paid by the first-tier sub can file mechanic's liens against the property, exposing the owner and GC even if the GC paid the first-tier sub.

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

Answer

Defining quality standards contractually and inspecting work at key milestones — before it is concealed by subsequent trades — allows defects to be corrected while still accessible and at lower cost.

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

Answer

Pre-construction meetings establish shared understanding of project expectations, reducing miscommunication, scheduling conflicts, and safety incidents before work begins.

CR - Certified Remodeler Practice Test

CR - Certified Remodeler Practice Test

CR Subcontractor Management & Coordination 3