What is included in Work as defined for construction under contract documents?

• A. On and off site construction required by contract documents, including labor for submittals, construction, materials, products, equipment, and systems incorporated or to be incorporated
• B. Only on-site construction
• C. Only design activities
• D. Only procurement of materials

Answer: (A)

Work, as defined in contract documents, covers every labor, material, product, equipment, and activity required to complete the project per the contract. It includes both on-site construction and off-site work that the contract requires, such as fabrication and assembly done away from the site, as well as the process of submitting and obtaining approvals (submittals) that support the construction. It also encompasses systems and components that will be installed or integrated into the project, even if some elements are manufactured or assembled elsewhere before being incorporated.

This definition is broader than just what happens on the ground at the site. It isn’t limited to design activities, which are typically the responsibility of another contract, nor is it limited to procurement alone. Submittals and the labor to prepare, review, and incorporate them are part of the Work because they are essential to fulfilling the contract requirements and ensuring proper coordination and compliance with the project scope.