Contract Administration Surveyors
Contract administration surveyors provide expert advice in relation to drafting, negotiating and delivery of all types of building contracts. From ensuring the most suitable type of contract is initially selected to making sure interim payments are made in accordance with the contract, there are a wide range of tasks that can be undertaken by experienced contract administrators.
What Are Contract Administration Surveyors?
A contract administrator survey works on behalf of a client to help them negotiate and manage a building contract.
The complexities associated with building projects mean that related contracts are notoriously lengthy and complicated documents. Even selecting the right type of contract to use can be challenging. This is why contract administration surveyors provide such critical support!
Essentially, a contract administrator surveyor will oversee the contract between their client and other parties to the contract. These are usually parties such as building firms or contractors. This can include a range of different tasks:
- Pre-contract advice
- Contract drafting
- Tender documentation
- Project planning and building design
- Change management
- Dispute resolution
- Collateral warranties and insurance
- Budgeting and payments
As you can see, the duties of a contract administration surveyor are far-reaching and may vary from one client to another. Depending on the size and scale of the project, a contract administer may provide initial guidance to help the client select the right type of contract. But they may also take on a more critical role that involves every aspect of the project planning, execution and delivery.
Why Are Contract Administration Surveyors Necessary?
Building projects are complex and often involve multiple different parties. If a single client wants to build a residential home, for example, they may need to contract with numerous external parties. Parties such as architects, designers, building firms, electricians, decorators, etc. As a result, contracts can quickly become protracted and confusing. This may result in the client entering into a contract that doesn’t fully reflect their interests.
In addition to this, the building process itself can be fraught with sector-specific terminology and unfamiliar clauses, which can also put the client at a disadvantage. Even fairly experienced property owners and developers can be caught unawares by the legal terminology within a standard building contract.
With support and advice from contract administrators, however, clients can access expert assistance with all aspects of contract management. In addition to providing you with peace of mind and reassurance, working with our contract administration surveyors will save you time. It can also reduce the risk of unforeseen issues arising, helping to ensure that pre-agreed milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
What to Expect
When you work with a contract administrator, you’ll be able to access all of the guidance and support you need throughout the entire lifespan of your building project. Firstly, your surveyor will take the time to understand your needs and project objectives. They will also help you to select and/or draft a contract that sets out the appropriate terms.
A critical task often undertaken by a contract administration surveyor is the drafting of a payment schedule. Rather than paying too much upfront, your contract administrator can help to ensure that any interim payments made reflect the volume of work that’s been completed, for example.
A well-drafted contract can help to eliminate the possibility of unexpected issues arising. However if delays do occur or changes to the project need to be made, your contract administration surveyor can make sure that these matters are dealt with swiftly. In accordance with relevant terms in the contract. To find out more or to speak to our contract administration surveyors today, contact TCL Surveyors now on 020 3176 0029, email us at info@tcl-surveyors.co.uk or send us a message here.