Contract Administration

Question 1

What is a contract instruction and how would you deal with it ?

Answer 1

A contract instruction is where the parties of a contract have agreed a variation to scope of works which forms part of the contract whilst the remainder of the contract remains unchanged.

Question 2

What is the role of the contract administrator ?

Answer 2

To administer the conditions/works under the terms of the contract. Acting impartially.

Question 3

What are the other available JCT Contracts ?

Answer 3

Standard Building Contract;
Design & Build;
Intermediate Contract;
Intermediate Contract with Design;
Minor Works;
Minor Works with Design;
Major Projects (MP)
Framework, non-binding and binding;

Question 4

What are the ground for termination from the client ?

Answer 4

-Insolvency
-CDM breaches
-Corruption of the contractor
-Contractor failing to proceed regally and diligently
-Employer failing to pay amounts
-Either party can terminate is the works are suspended for a period of more than one month due to neutral events

Question 5

Who normally retains the contract ?

Answer 5

The contract administrator

Question 6

What are the grounds for termination from the contractor ?

Answer 6

-Insolvency
-CDM breaches
-Corruption of the contractor
-Contractor failing to proceed regally and diligently
-Employer failing to pay amounts
-Either party can terminate is the works are suspended for a period of more than one month due to neutral events

Question 7

What are considered Relevant Matters?

Answer 7

-Variations
-CAIs
- Changes in statutory regulations after the base date
-Any impediment , prevention or default whether by act or omission by the employer, architect/CA, QS or any Employer’s person