Contract Admin

Question 1

• You mention in your submision that you have attended range of workshops on contract admin. What were the key points you took away from these workshops and how have they impacted you as a Project Manager.

Answer 1

The key points I took away were the information on if the contractor does not comply with an instruction on a JCT contract as this is something I have not had to deal with in my carer to date I found the information on this and the timescales really beneficial for me.

Question 2

• What can be done if a contractor does not comply with an instruction?

Answer 2

the client may be required to issue a ‘ notice to comply’ to the contractor. If they still fail to comply, the client can instruct others to carry out the work and the contractor will be liable for any additional costs incurred

Question 3

• Discussing the differences in the role of an EA and the contract administrator.

Answer 3

They complete the same tasks but the EA does them in a D&B and CA is for traditional contracts

Question 4

• What different form of JCT contract are you aware of.

Answer 4

JCT minor works, JCT Design and build, JCT intermediate

Question 5

• On your new city road project, what was the contractual position in terms of the UKPN substation. What takes precedence. The contract or UKPN

Answer 5

UKPN

Question 6

• What is the role of a contract administrator

Answer 6

They administer the contract, have to act impartial, only exists at the point of the contract is entered into, assess delays and issue instructions and variations

Question 7

• How does the EA role differ to a CA role

Answer 7

The only differences is that an Employers Agent performs the contract administration role within design and build contracts whereas the Contract Administrator performs the same contract administration role in traditional forms of contract.

Question 8

1. What is the risk to the client if they don’t pay by the final date noted in the contract?

Answer 8

They will pay interest, be in breach of contract and so the client can terminate the contract

Question 9

2. What is the difference between partial possession and sectional completion?

Answer 9

Sectional completion is an obligation to meet a date for completion of part of the works where as partial possession is an agreement to accept completion for just part of the works.