A contractor receives shop drawings for structural steel that show connections different from the contract drawings. What is the appropriate action?
Correct Answer
B) Submit an RFI to the architect/engineer for clarification
When shop drawings conflict with contract drawings, the contractor should submit a Request for Information (RFI) to get clarification from the design team before proceeding.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
When shop drawings conflict with contract drawings, the contractor should submit a Request for Information (RFI) to get clarification from the design team before proceeding.
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