CE Practice Question - Incorrect Answer?

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Roman Buha

May 28, 2023 17:44

This question caused me to think that - If to require the contractor to remove and reinstall the materials using the specified installation system - that would trigger the change order, which would be agains the owner's will. 

I know it was never mentioned in the question that the contractor disagreed to reinstall the materials. But describes that the contractor already has his own (strong?) opinion why he did it and if feels like he is not going to reinstall it for his own money.

So after reading this question and then reading Option A - I immediately eliminated that option.

I think this question should be rewritten. 

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  Brett Bowers May 28, 2023 22:34

  A change order would not be required for directing the reinstallation, as it does not affect the project budget, scope, or schedule.

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  Roman Buha May 28, 2023 23:00

  Brett, thanks for your comment.

  Yes. I guess, even if the contractor would disagree to reinstall the materials, the architect still has the power to issue a Construction Directive together with the Owner. So the work will continue and the Change Order will be avoided until they will figure out who was right later(?).

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  Brett Bowers May 29, 2023 01:39

  Effectively, yes. It would potentially lead to arbitration (or whatever other method of dispute resolution is outlined in the contract) if the contractor insists additional money is owed.

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