You're a small builder or remodeler
with a signed contract about to start a
job. As part of the contract, you have
a detailed set of plans and specifications
along with a construction
schedule. In order to ensure meeting
the completion date, you advise your
clients that they must select windows,
doors, and plumbing and light fixtures
by a certain date so as not to hamper
job progress. With the selections
made and the orders given to the subcontractors
and suppliers, you feel satisfied
that you are on top of this job
and that the work is progressing at a
good pace.
A few days later, however, you
receive a call from your job foreman
telling you that