What does the contractor have sole control and responsibility for?

• A. The contract price and scheduling.
• B. The selection of subcontractors.
• C. The permits and approvals.
• D. Construction means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures, and for coordinating all portions of work under the contract.

Answer: (D)

The main idea is that the contractor is responsible for how the project is actually built. In AIA A201, the design and approvals come from the owner and architect, but the contractor controls construction means, methods, techniques, sequences, and how all portions of the work are coordinated under the contract. This allocation means the contractor decides the approach to executing the work and must coordinate subcontractors, materials, and workflows accordingly. The other options don’t reflect this sole responsibility: price and schedule involve contract terms and project management decisions; selection of subcontractors is a decision the contractor generally makes within the contracting framework; permits and approvals come from authorities or the owner, not the contractor’s exclusive control.