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PerCMAA Standards of Practice (Chapter 5 – Quality Management and Chapter 6 – Contract Administration), when non-conforming work is discovered and the contractor fails to comply with approved corrective instructions, the appropriate procedure is for thecontractor to submit a proposed corrective action or repair detailfor review and approval by theengineer of recordand theowner.

The SOP emphasizes:

“The contractor is responsible for proposing a corrective action for nonconforming work. The CM shall ensure the proposal is reviewed and approved by the design professional and owner prior to implementation.”

Accepting the condition as-is (Option C) would be improper without formal approval, and unilateral removal or demolition (Options B or D) should only occur after the approved corrective process is completed.

References (CMAA Construction Manager Documents / Study Guide):

CMAA Construction Management Standards of Practice, 2010 Edition, Chapter 5 – Quality Management, Section “Nonconforming Work and Corrective Action.”

CMAA CM Study Guide, Quality Management Domain, Objective 5.4: “Coordinate the review and approval of corrective actions for nonconforming work.”