3.6 Contract Administration Flashcards
Who is responsible for administering the contract?
NEC is PM
JCT is Employer’s Agent or Contract Administrator
What is PC?
Practical Completion is the when the project is complete and there are only minor defects that don’t interfere the use of building.
What happens at PC?
-50% of retention is released
-Defect rectification starts
-The employer starts insuring and securing the building
-Damages end
Contract admin - Level 2 example?
I instructed the change in carpet type and colour. For the office refurb.
Forms of JCT Contracts?
Design and build
Minor works
PCSA - Pre-Con Services agreement
Forms of NEC Contracts
NEC ECC suite. (also come in subcontract form and short form)
Professional services contracts
Design build operate
What is the pain gain share, what was it on AQP?
110% of target = 100%
105% of target = 70%
100% 0f target
90% of target = 30%
80% of target = 50%
below 80% = 0%
What is included in an NEC contract?
Contract data P1 - Client
Contract data P2 - Client
Core clauses
Secondary clauses
Y(UK)
W(1-3)
Sectional completion vs partial possession?
Sectional completion is pre-agreed. Same as PC. Partial possession is not pre agreed but same procedure happens pending the contractor’s acceptance.
What is “Time at Large”?
No completion date in the Contract or it is invalid. Best endeavours should be used to meet completion date.
What clause did you refer to in your instruction?
14.3 for the changes to scope or key date.
What clause would you refer to for EWN? and why would you raise it?
Clause 15 for EWN. For potential changes in cost, time or performance.
How did did you manage to issue instruction if you’re not the PM?
Delegated powers by the PM notified to the subcontract to do so. Stated in 14 (instructions)
What are the time scales for compensation events for both main and sub contracts?
Quotation Response Notify of no reply
M/C 3 2 2
S/C 2 4 3
(In weeks)
What are the Y(UK) clauses?
1 - project bank account
2 - HGCR Act
3 - third party rights
