Contract Administration

Question 1

What are the basic differences between the JCT and NEC approaches?

Answer 1

JCT: Hierarchical with detailed specs.
NEC: Emphasizes collaboration, flexibility.
JCT: Clear specs, traditional structure.
NEC: Risk-sharing, project management principles.

Question 2

Why is impartiality important in administering the contract?

Answer 2

Ensures fair treatment, contract adherence.
Resolves disputes without bias.
Fosters trust, collaboration.
Upholds contract integrity, positive relationships.

Question 3

How does the role differ between the contract administrator and Employer’s Agent?

Answer 3

Contract administrator: impartially administers contract, certifies payments.
Employer’s Agent: represents employer’s interests, manages project, oversees design, construction, and administration duties, with decision-making involvement.

Question 4

What were these minor roof repair works? (BM)
The values?

Answer 4

Clerestory window repairs
Additional lead repairs and replacement
Installation of additional hoppers
Replacement of weatherboarding
Upgrading rainwater goods with 5ln guttering and downpipes

£30k total

Question 5

How was it confirmed the eventual works requirement for these PSUMs and the costs? (BM)

Answer 5

Contractor investigated required works
Reported findings and costs
Total cost: £21k

Question 6

What had the contractor failed to rectify? (BM)

Answer 6

external works ie repairs to garden wall; partial reconstruction; £900.

Question 7

How did you go about adjusting the final account sum? (BM)

Answer 7

I omitted the value of the works outstanding together with the OHP; prepared a new Statement of Final Account for signing.

Question 8

Can you tell me the timelines for final account agreement, statement of final account, issue of the final certificate? (BM)

Answer 8

Refer to JCT Mechanisms flashcards