Unique site conditions that may affect the construction sequence usually require the CM to:

Unique site conditions that may affect the construction sequence usually require the CM to:

• A. Be familiar with the contract documents and conduct a site inspection
• B. Delay the project until conditions are resolved
• C. Increase the contingency by 20%
• D. Develop new designs to accommodate site

Answer: (A)

When unique site conditions may affect the order in which work is performed, the most effective first step for the construction manager is to thoroughly review the contract documents and conduct a detailed site inspection. This combination ensures you understand who is responsible for unforeseen conditions, what approvals or change procedures apply, and exactly what constraints exist on the site. With this information, you can map out a realistic construction sequence that accommodates the actual conditions, coordinate with subcontractors, and anticipate any adjustments needed to logistics, safety, and interfaces between trades. Delaying the project is a reactive approach and isn’t the standard first response when conditions are identified. Merely increasing contingency or postponing changes isn’t how sequencing is typically managed. Developing new designs falls under the design team’s remit and change-order processes rather than the CM’s initial, practical step to keep the project moving.

When unique site conditions may affect the order in which work is performed, the most effective first step for the construction manager is to thoroughly review the contract documents and conduct a detailed site inspection. This combination ensures you understand who is responsible for unforeseen conditions, what approvals or change procedures apply, and exactly what constraints exist on the site. With this information, you can map out a realistic construction sequence that accommodates the actual conditions, coordinate with subcontractors, and anticipate any adjustments needed to logistics, safety, and interfaces between trades.

Delaying the project is a reactive approach and isn’t the standard first response when conditions are identified. Merely increasing contingency or postponing changes isn’t how sequencing is typically managed. Developing new designs falls under the design team’s remit and change-order processes rather than the CM’s initial, practical step to keep the project moving.