Contractors’ scheduling concerns weigh on commissioners’ timeline choices
Commissioners heard that a tight completion window could force overlapping trades and disputes; members debated contract terms requiring contractors to remain on site versus lengthening the timeline to reduce conflicts.
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A speaker with construction experience (Commissioner, Speaker 3) cautioned that requiring subcontractors to complete work in a short window can lead to multiple crews being on site simultaneously, causing conflicts and delays. He said in his experience crowded schedules can cause contractors to quit or overshoot pricing, urging either a longer window or contract provisions to keep crews in place.
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