Who is typically required to prepare and submit a recovery plan when delays are contractor-caused?

Who is typically required to prepare and submit a recovery plan when delays are contractor-caused?

• A. The Owner
• B. The CM
• C. The Subcontractor
• D. The Contractor

Answer: (D)

When delays are caused by the contractor, the party responsible for executing the work must propose how to recover. The contractor controls the methods, resources, and sequencing of activities, so they are in the best position to develop a plan to bring the project back on track. A recovery plan outlines concrete actions—adding crews or overtime, re-sequencing work, fast-tracking activities, or other acceleration measures—and shows the impact on milestones and the new completion date. While the owner and the construction manager review and approve the plan and monitor its implementation, the obligation to prepare and submit it rests with the contractor because only they can implement the changes necessary to recover the schedule.

When delays are caused by the contractor, the party responsible for executing the work must propose how to recover. The contractor controls the methods, resources, and sequencing of activities, so they are in the best position to develop a plan to bring the project back on track. A recovery plan outlines concrete actions—adding crews or overtime, re-sequencing work, fast-tracking activities, or other acceleration measures—and shows the impact on milestones and the new completion date. While the owner and the construction manager review and approve the plan and monitor its implementation, the obligation to prepare and submit it rests with the contractor because only they can implement the changes necessary to recover the schedule.