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Project meetings

The project team including contractor meet regularly at a bi-weekly construction meeting. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate agenda item that could be discussed?
A. Occupancy-permit procedures
B. Status of change orders
C. Notification of future addenda
D. Pre-commissioning procedures

AnswerC. Notification of future addenda. Addenda are only issued before the bidding period has concluded. Changes made to the contract documents during construction will be change orders.
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