Planning & EstimatingQuestion 508 of 700
A general contractor coordinates multiple subcontractors on a commercial project. Which practice BEST prevents schedule conflicts and duplicated work between trades?
a.Letting each sub set its own dates independently
b.Sharing only verbal instructions on the job site
c.Holding regular coordination meetings and maintaining an updated master schedule that sequences and de-conflicts each trade
d.Assigning all coordination to the owner
Explanation
Effective coordination relies on a maintained master schedule and regular meetings where trades review sequencing, hand-offs, and conflicts, documented for accountability. Option c captures this. Independent sub scheduling (a) causes clashes, verbal-only direction (b) leaves no record and breeds disputes, and pushing coordination to the owner (d) abandons the GC's core management duty.
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