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A trade falls behind because it is not staffing the work as planned. What is the best operational response?

Correct Answer

D) Document the issue, coordinate recovery actions, and escalate under the subcontract procedure if needed

Construction operations require documented schedule recovery and subcontract coordination.

Answer Options
A
Ignore the issue until the final completion date passes
B
Have another trade perform the work without notice, coordination, schedule recovery, or subcontract procedure
C
Change the permit drawings to match the delayed manpower level
D
Document the issue, coordinate recovery actions, and escalate under the subcontract procedure if needed

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Construction operations require documented schedule recovery and subcontract coordination.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: Ignore the issue until the final completion date passes

Ignore the issue until the final completion date passes relies on the wrong note, symbol, sheet, scale, or detail path for subcontractor manpower issue.

Option B: Have another trade perform the work without notice, coordination, schedule recovery, or subcontract procedure

Have another trade perform the work without notice, coordination, schedule recovery, or subcontract procedure relies on the wrong note, symbol, sheet, scale, or detail path for subcontractor manpower issue.

Option C: Change the permit drawings to match the delayed manpower level

Change the permit drawings to match the delayed manpower level relies on the wrong note, symbol, sheet, scale, or detail path for subcontractor manpower issue.

Memory Technique

Subcontractor Manpower trail for Superintendent Sees: note to schedule to detail, then field action.

Reference Hint

Open-book path: tab Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 11th Edition, 2024 to Construction scheduling and subcontractor coordination; recovery planning; match the role, timing, and required approval before choosing.

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