Contract Administration

Contract administration is a vitally important element of a professional construction process. Situated between the contractor and employer, the contract administrator’s role is critical to ensuring the smooth running and management of a building contract.

Our experience in contract and property types and our knowledge of construction, coupled with a pragmatism and problem-solving ability, means we are well-placed to add value to your project.

Stockbridge can perform the following:

Contract preparation

• Inviting and agreeing tenders

• Preparing contract documents for execution

• Seeking client instructions

• Agreeing procedures and standards

Progressing the contract

• Arranging periodic inspections and meetings

• Co-ordinating and instructing site inspectors

Contract valuation for interim payments

• Issuing interim certificates

Management of contract variations

• Administering change control procedures

• Issuing variations or notices relating to costs and remedying defects

Management of contract claims

• Considering claims

• Collating and issuing a schedule of defects

Preparation of final account

• Issuing the certificate of making good defects

• Releasing project documentation to the client

• Issuing certificates of practical completion

Hand over

• Issuing the final certificate