Back charging is NOT a result of:

Back charging is NOT a result of:

• A. Non-conformances
• B. Progress made by the contractor
• C. What agreed was not built
• D. Delay in schedule

Answer: (B)

Back charging happens when the owner recovers costs incurred because the contractor didn’t meet contract requirements or caused extra expenses—such as rework due to non-conformances, failure to deliver what was agreed, or delays that push up costs. These situations create additional charges or deductions as a remedy for the incurred costs. In contrast, progress the contractor makes is a normal part of the job that is expected and typically reflected in regular payments; it does not generate back charges. So the statement that back charging is not a result of progress made by the contractor is the correct choice.

Back charging happens when the owner recovers costs incurred because the contractor didn’t meet contract requirements or caused extra expenses—such as rework due to non-conformances, failure to deliver what was agreed, or delays that push up costs. These situations create additional charges or deductions as a remedy for the incurred costs. In contrast, progress the contractor makes is a normal part of the job that is expected and typically reflected in regular payments; it does not generate back charges. So the statement that back charging is not a result of progress made by the contractor is the correct choice.