The contract requires written owner-representative authorization for added shelving before procurement release. The owner mentions extra shelving during a site walk. What should the PM obtain?
Correct Answer
B) Get written change authorization
Obtain the written authorization required by the stated contract and distribute the approved change to affected parties. A verbal request should be documented, but a vendor cannot approve the owner’s contractual change unless separately authorized to do so.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Obtain the written authorization required by the stated contract and distribute the approved change to affected parties. A verbal request should be documented, but a vendor cannot approve the owner’s contractual change unless separately authorized to do so.
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