Contract Administration

The majority of building works is procured using a recognised form of building contract. The purpose of the contract to set out in formal terms the extent and nature of the works to be undertaken by the Contractor and the fee they will be paid for undertaking the works by the Employer.

As an Employer should you use a form of contract, which is based upon the traditional procurement route; or design and build; or one of the many other types of contract?

It is important to the client as the Employer that the right choice of contract is chosen to best suit their requirement. The key considerations in deciding on the form of contract are: -

• Timing
• Cost
• Quality
• Flexibility
• Risk
• Responsibility

We can advise you on the respective merits and problems with each type of standard form of contract following which an appropriate form of contract to suit your procurement strategy can recommended.

As you’re appointed Contract Administrator it is our responsibility to administer the terms of the contract in a fair and unbiased way.