You are Janice Duy, the project manager , you are responsible for ensuring that

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You are Janice Duy, the project manager , you are responsible for ensuring that the drywall subcontactor, JCN Construction Company, adheres to all plans and specifications. Upon an October 3, 2017 inspection of the drywall, you notice that the gypsum wallboard used in the office area is a water-resistant board, a more expensive grade than that identified in the specifications. You also note that the taping materials have all been applied such that the seam remains visible. When investigating these issues, you find that the project superintendent for the subcontractor has authorized all of these changes without consulting anyone . You make a quick estimate and find that the additional cost of redoing the drywall will be $10,000. The rework for the finish will take 3 weeks at an additional cost of $15,000.

Write a formal business letter to Jerry Newman, principal of JCN Construction Company: question the authority of these specification changes; and propose a next step in resolving the issue.

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To

Jerry Newman,

The Principal,

JCN Construction Company.

Respected Principal sir,

I am Janice Duy, Project Manager of the drywall subcontract. My role is to ensure that your firm adheres to all the plans and specifications laid down in the contract.

Upon an October 3, 2017 inspection of the drywall, I noticed that the gypsum wallboard used in the office area is a water-resistant board, a more expensive grade than that in the specifications. I also noted that the taping materials have all been applied such that the seam remains visible. When investigating these issues, I found that the project superintendent for the subcontractor has authorized all of these changes without consulting anyone . I made a quick estimate and found that the additional cost of redoing the drywall will be $10,000. The rework for the finish will take 3 weeks at an additional cost of $15,000.

I request you to take necessary action as early as possible to refix the issue and don't let defame your organization for such things.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,

Janice Duy.

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