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Conflicting Shop Vs Contract Drawings

A steel fabricator submitted shop drawings that look different from our approved contract set. I need to approve or re…

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A steel fabricator submitted shop drawings that look different from our approved contract set. I need to approve or reject within 48 hours so their production doesn't stop, but I can't tell whether the changes are innocuous or cost-driving deviations. Help me diagnose quickly: what exact three comparisons to run between the contract drawings and these shop drawings, what tolerance or trigger makes this a change order, and the short note I should send the fabricator now.
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We just received shop drawings that may conflict with the approved contract drawings and the subcontractor expects approval within 48 hours.

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