Contract Practice

Question 1

What are included within the Contract Documents for a project

Answer 1

• JCT Contract
• Preliminaries
• Contract Drawings/Specifications
• Contract Sum Analysis
• Surveys & Reports
• Advanced payment schedule
• Collateral warranties
• Employers requirement’s/Contractors proposals (CDP)

Question 2

What are the key parties involved in a construction contract

Answer 2

• Employer/Client
• Contractor
• Contract Administrator; Contractor must comply with their formal instructions/ Expected to maintain impartial

Design & Build
- Employers Agent; Contractor must comply with their instructions

Quantity Surveyor
- SBC: Party to the contract
- DB: not a party to the contract but expected to maintain impartial if involved in administrating

Question 3

What is the role of the Quantity Surveyor in construction contracts

Answer 3

To deal with all cost related matters, such as:
- Deal with interim valuations, raise payment recommendations/certificates
- Deal with cost when a variation occurs
- ascertain loss & Expense
- Deal with the Final Account