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How to Respond to a Contractor Question During Construction

Fast answers keep projects moving.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Fast answers keep projects moving. In short: read; check; consult, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Read the question.

  2. Check drawings.

  3. Consult engineers.

  4. Write a clear answer.

  5. Attach sketches.

  6. Track the response.

Safety reminders for architects

  • Design to code
  • Wear PPE on sites
  • Design for accessibility
  • Coordinate structural safety

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