ISM INTE Exam - Topic 4 Question 49 Discussion

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A firm hires a contractor to build a new warehouse. During construction, the firm decides it wants to modify the contract to add an office area to the facility. Which of the following is the BEST course of action for the firm to take in this situation?

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B) Develop a written description of the changes, and negotiate a written change order that minimizes the cost impact while work continues on the warehouse

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A) Verbally notify the contractor of the changes, negotiate the costs, and instruct the contractor to proceed with the change and write the change order at the time of project completion

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C) Stop construction on the warehouse and negotiate the change order with the contractor before resuming work

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D) Advise the contractor on how much the firm has available to build the new office area, and write a change order based on the final amount of the revisions