During execution of a facility expansion, connecting new equipment power to Point A requires a long cable. The construction team suggests connecting to Point B to save money. What should the project manager do next?

The project manager should perform a cost-benefit analysis to evaluate the Point B option. This allows for a structured assessment of the proposed change, considering both the potential cost savings and any associated risks or impacts on quality, schedule, or scope. Simply logging an issue and requesting more budget doesn't address the proposed solution. Asking the construction team to decide delegates a project management responsibility and could lead to suboptimal decisions without a full understanding of project impacts. Using the Point B option immediately without analysis is premature and could introduce unforeseen problems, as cost savings alone do not guarantee it's the best option.