roles and responsibilities of the Contract Administrator
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It is the Contract Administrator's duty to administer the project in such a way that the correct contractual procedures and good administrative practices are followed, and that the life of the building contract from inception to completion is accurately and completely recorded.
The proper administration of the the building contract by the CA is a major basis to achieve completon of the project in a manner satisfactory to both the emplyer and the contractor and the CA will need to fully understand the building contract and the procedures required within it. The CA should carefully consider the activities whch ought to be undertaken in order to ensure that the project is fairly and effectively administered. These may be set out within the building contract itself but there may be further activities which may assist with the smooth running of the project. CA role is likely to include: 1. General Administration to ensure the following matters are properly dealt with: a) Provision of Information b) Financial matters c) Supervision 2. Keep accurate and accessible records 3. Site Inspections 4. Meetings 5. Reporting to the client/employer 6. Clients/employers instructions 7. Monitoring time 8. Interim Valuations 9. Contract instructions / variations 10. Extensions of time, partial possession and practical completion 11. Loss and expense 12. Adjusted contract sum / final account 13. Administration/insolvency of the contractor Further information on the above can be found by clicking on the relevant item above Further items to consider may be general health and safety, CDM Regulations 2015, means of escape in case of fire, environmental legislation, statutory obligations, consents and licenses, insurances, letters of intent and HGRC Act 1996. |
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