Problem
Now the project is well underway, with several challenges being properly addressed. You just received an email message from the electrical contractor outlining a 3-week delay in the Install and Terminate Electrical Devices activity, due to defective material.
The electrical contractor's SOW states that if there is a potential delay, all subcontractors must inform you in writing within 48 hours of the onset of the delay, and the email message meets this requirement.
The project has already been significantly delayed due to severe weather conditions. Although your risk analysis included a schedule contingency for weather conditions and the receipt of defective materials, this is a serious problem that threatens to further delay the project.
• Fortunately, you developed a very robust risk response plan. Based on the vendor performance report, you conclude that chances of delay have now become very high (from an earlier rating of high). What should be your next step and why?