Implications of Schedule Response

A construction contract that includes a requirement for the contractor to prepare and submit a progress schedule to the owner necessitates that the owner respond in some manner. The nature of this response depends on the degree to which the owner desires to review and make use of the submitted information. An owner may choose to indicate that the schedule has been received, reviewed, approved, or accepted. The response methods of state transportation agencies have been reviewed to determine which methods are currently being used, along with pertinent literature to identify previously recommended responses. The purpose of this document is to present the results of this review and formulate a recommendation regarding which response method should be employed. Questions frequently asked regarding the implications of responses to schedule submittals and the answers thereto are provided.