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Failing to communicate a schedule slippage to the GC before it impacts other trades

4th YearCoordination & Professionalism

If your work is falling behind schedule, notify the GC in writing as soon as you know — not after the impact has occurred. Early notification allows sched…

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If your work is falling behind schedule, notify the GC in writing as soon as you know — not after the impact has occurred. Early notification allows schedule recovery. Late notification results in back-charges and damaged relationships.

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Can you verify this before I keep going? I’m looking at: Failing to communicate a schedule slippage to the GC before it impacts other trades. What’s the approved correction for this job?

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Do not hide, force, cover, or “make it work” if this affects safety, access, airflow, rated assemblies, supports, equipment, or inspection. Stop and verify the approved correction.

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