Late in a design-build project, a new law affects the owner's industry and the design specifications are not compliant. What should you advise the owner to do?

Late in a design-build project, a new law affects the owner's industry and the design specifications are not compliant. What should you advise the owner to do?

• A. End the project.
• B. Accept any penalties for noncompliance.
• C. Issue a change order to the design-builder.
• D. Start construction and implement changes later.

Answer: (C)

When a new law affects the project late in design-build, the proper course is to update the contract to reflect the required design changes. The owner should issue a change order to the design-builder so they revise the drawings, specifications, and related documents to achieve compliance with the new regulation. This formal process adjusts cost and schedule as needed and keeps the project legally aligned with current requirements. It preserves project continuity and avoids the risks of noncompliance that come with penalties or delaying changes, and it prevents starting construction on nonconforming work.

When a new law affects the project late in design-build, the proper course is to update the contract to reflect the required design changes. The owner should issue a change order to the design-builder so they revise the drawings, specifications, and related documents to achieve compliance with the new regulation. This formal process adjusts cost and schedule as needed and keeps the project legally aligned with current requirements. It preserves project continuity and avoids the risks of noncompliance that come with penalties or delaying changes, and it prevents starting construction on nonconforming work.