With a Differing Site Condition
A) the Contract Administrator needs to understand all the facts before alerting the Owner
B) cost will probably be more an issue than the schedule
C) timely notice by the Contractor to the Owner is important
D) the Architect will be to blame so dealing directly with the Owner is essential

Question

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Timely notice by the Contractor to the Owner is important in a differing site condition situation. This allows the Owner to evaluate the situation and determine the appropriate course of action, including any necessary changes to the contract price or time for completion. It is not necessary to assign blame or involve the Architect at this stage. The Contract Administrator should work with the Contractor to gather all the facts before alerting the Owner. While cost may be an issue, the schedule may also be impacted depending on the severity of the differing site condition.