NCIDQ Interior Design Professional Exam (IDPX) Practice Exam

The general contractor is ultimately responsible for returning shop drawings to the mechanical subcontractor. This responsibility stems from the general contractor's role as the main point of coordination and communication on a construction project. They are tasked with overseeing the progress of the work, ensuring that various subcontractor submissions, including shop drawings, are reviewed and approved in a timely manner.

In this process, the general contractor collects shop drawings from various subcontractors, including the mechanical subcontractor, and coordinates the review with the relevant professionals, such as architects and engineers. Once reviewed, any corrections or approvals are communicated through the general contractor, who then returns the completed submissions to the subcontractors for their implementation.

Additionally, while the interior designer, mechanical engineer, and architect may be involved in the review process of these drawings, their roles are primarily advisory or consultative. The final responsibility for the submission management lies with the general contractor, who serves to align the project team's interests and facilitates a smooth flow of information between the various parties involved.