JCT Contract Administration
From domestic minor works projects through to the largest of complex mix use developments, a formal contract between client and contractor is paramount. There are many standard forms of JCT building contract available to suit each and every project.
The Contract Administrator is the person who seeks to ensure that each party performs their role as defined by the documents. He should do this impartially, even though his fees will usually be paid by the client or “employer”. Meticulous attention must be paid to the issue of information, instructions, programming of the works, certification of payment, issuing of notices and other certificates.
Cheltenham Construction Managementis experienced in the business of contract administration and we see good administration as a key function in the success of a project.
What are the key duties of a contract administrator?
Under the JCT contract, the CA, whilst instructed by the employer, has a duty to act impartially and undertake the following duties:
- Authorise variations
- Authorise matters dealing with payment through certificates
- Judge when the contract is complete through certification
- Assess quality of work and ensure complaint with contract
- Prepare contract documents/tender/drawings
- Provide further copies for drawing, schedules
- Send duplicate copies of certificates to contractor
- Give extension of time
- Issue certificate of non completion
- Issue schedule of defects
- Issue certificate of making good
- Issue statement re partial possession
- Certify interim payments
- Certify payment on practical completion
- Issue final certificate