Contract Administration
Pre-Contract Contract Administration Duties
As Contract Administrator, we support clients in the early stages by:
Advising on Contract Selection – Recommending the most suitable form of contract (JCT Intermediate, Prime Cost, Minor Works, etc.) based on project type and risk profile.
Preparing Contract Documentation – Reviewing Employer’s Requirements, specifications, and drawings to ensure contract clarity.
Tender Process Support – Assisting with issuing tender documents, clarifying queries, and formalising contract appointments.
Statutory & Legal Compliance – Coordinating statutory obligations, warranties, bonds, and insurance requirements before execution.
Construction Phase Contract Administration Duties
During construction, ONFORM administers the contract in line with its requirements, including:
Issuing Instructions – Preparing and issuing formal CA Instructions as required.
Certifying Payments – Reviewing contractor valuations, assessing work completed, and issuing Interim Payment Certificates.
Variation Management – Evaluating changes, pricing variations, and ensuring proper approval before instruction.
Extensions of Time & Delays – Reviewing and certifying contractor applications for extensions of time and loss and expense claims ensuring compliance with contract conditions.
Quality & Compliance Monitoring – Ensuring works meet specification, Building Regulations, and warranty provider requirements.
Chairing Meetings & Reporting – Leading progress meetings and providing transparent updates to the client.
Practical Completion & Handover – Certifying Practical Completion, managing snagging, and issuing Final Certificates.
💡 Most of our clients combine Contract Administration with our Project Management services, giving them a single point of responsibility from early design coordination through to contract administration and handover. Learn more about our Project Management services →
Over 18 years’ hands-on construction and surveying expertise.
Chartered MRICS-qualified project management, contract administration, and surveying services.
Deep knowledge of JCT contracts across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
Independent and transparent approach, ensuring compliance and protecting client interests.
Hands-on construction background combined with professional consultancy expertise.
Why Choose ONFORM?
Why Choose ONFORM?
📞 Contact ONFORM today to discuss your upcoming project in Bournemouth, Poole, Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Surrey, London and the surrounding areas.
