During demolition, the GC discovers concealed conditions materially different from those indicated in the Contract Documents. What AIA A201 action should follow?
Correct Answer
B) Give notice so the condition can be investigated and an adjustment considered
A201 provides notice and adjustment procedures for concealed or unknown conditions.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
A201 provides notice and adjustment procedures for concealed or unknown conditions.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Proceed without notice and include the entire cost only in final payment
Proceed without notice and include the entire cost only in final payment skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for concealed conditions.
Option C: Treat the concealed condition notice as a waiver of all time and cost impacts
Treat the concealed condition notice as a waiver of all time and cost impacts skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for concealed conditions.
Option D: Issue bid addenda to all unsuccessful bidders after contract execution
Issue bid addenda to all unsuccessful bidders after contract execution skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for concealed conditions.
Memory Technique
Concealed square for Renovation Uncovers: scope, authority, price, paper.
Reference Hint
Open-book path: tab AIA A201-2017 to Article 3, §3.7.4 Concealed or Unknown Conditions; match the contract role and timing in the stem before choosing.
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