After the contractor provides the name and qualifications of a proposed superintendent, what must the architect do?

• A. Immediately approve the proposed superintendent
• B. Deny the proposed superintendent
• C. Reply within 14 days whether there is objection or needs additional time
• D. Schedule a joint interview

Answer: (C)

The key idea is the architect’s obligation to review the contractor’s proposed on-site supervisor in a timely way. The architect must respond within 14 days, indicating whether there is an objection or that more time is needed to review the qualifications. This timeframe keeps the project moving and prevents delays while ensuring the proposed superintendent’s qualifications are properly considered. If there’s no objection and no need for additional time, that status communicates that the architect accepts the person; if extra time is needed, the architect flags it within the window. The other options would either bypass review, deny outright, or add steps not required by this procedure.