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A drywall subcontractor damages completed millwork while performing its scope. Under AIA A201, how does subcontracting affect the GC's responsibility?

Correct Answer

B) The Contractor remains responsible for acts and omissions of subcontractors and their agents

A201 keeps the Contractor responsible for subcontractor acts and omissions.

Answer Options
A
The Owner becomes responsible because subcontractors are separate businesses
B
The Contractor remains responsible for acts and omissions of subcontractors and their agents
C
The Architect becomes responsible because shop drawings were reviewed
D
The surety becomes the superintendent for the damaged work area, while treating the supplier quote as the controlling document

Why This Is the Correct Answer

A201 keeps the Contractor responsible for subcontractor acts and omissions.

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