Planning & EstimatingQuestion 497 of 700
A subcontractor submits shop drawings for structural steel connections. What is the general contractor's PRIMARY responsibility when reviewing them?
a.To redesign the connections to save steel
b.To approve them immediately so fabrication is not delayed
c.To ignore them because the engineer already stamped the plans
d.To check them for conformance with the design intent and coordinate them with other trades before the engineer of record reviews
Explanation
Shop drawings translate the design documents into fabrication and installation detail. The general contractor reviews them for conformance with the design intent and coordination with other trades, then forwards them to the engineer of record for final review. The GC does not redesign the structure (a), rush unchecked approvals (b), or skip review (c). Proper shop drawing review prevents costly field conflicts.
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