What is the term for when the owner and/or architectengineer instruct the contractor to accelerate their work and complete the project earlier than the contract's specified completion date? What should the contractor's response be upon receiving such a request? Provide a thorough and detailed explanation.
The term for when the owner and/or architectengineer instruct the contractor to accelerate their work is "acceleration". Upon receiving such a request, the contractor should first consider whether acceleration is possible without compromising the quality of the work. If acceleration is possible, the contractor should negotiate with the owner and/or architectengineer for additional compensation. The contractor should also document all costs associated with the acceleration, such as overtime pay for workers and increased material costs.