Project Management and Contract Administration

Whether or not you have undertaken a building project before, you may want someone to manage the project for you.

This could involve any or all of the following:

Design stage

Prepare outline or detailed plans
Prepare Budget Estimates
Advise on statutory approvals required, including health & safety
Programme the project
Apply for planning permission
Co-ordinate with other consultants/suppliers/sub-contractors
Prepare and submit Building Regulations Application
Prepare construction drawings,
Prepare Schedules of Work & Specifications
Provide information to enable contractors to tender

Tender stage

Advise on obtaining tenders
Issue tender documents to contractors
Analyse tenders returned and advise on results
Appoint contractor OR arrange a price to be negotiated with one contractor

Construction stage

Prepare the Building contract
Administer the terms of the Building Contract during and after work
Undertake periodic Site Inspections
Issue variations and instructions to the Contractor
Prepare regular financial reports to the client including any cost variations
Oversee and certify periodic payment to the contractor

Completion stage

Ensure all work undertaken in accordance with contractual requirements
Provide completion certificates
Undertake snagging inspections and issue lists of requirements for rectifying any defects present.
Undertake an ‘End-of-rectification period’ inspection and issue final paperwork.
Release final payment to contractor.

We tend to use Building Contracts issued by the Joint Contracts Tribunal, particularly Minor Works 2005 and the Home Owner / Occupier contract. This latter contract can also be useful if you intend to manage the project yourself. [back to top]