A military project specifies a lighting fixture that is unique and is the centerpiece for a large conference room. The construction project is proceeding and is on schedule. As the construction manager on the project, you receive a call stating that the lighting fixture is eight weeks out from delivery. This timeframe will result in a late opening for the project. In your response, answer the following questions:
• How will you explain this situation to the project owner?
• Which process will you complete differently for the next construction project?
• In your opinion, who has the greater responsibility: the architect, the general contractor, the sub-contractor, or a vendor? Who should solve the problem?
• As a matter of scheduling, which steps, if any, might not have been completed correctly?