The secrets of Construction Contract Administration

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Construction site management encompasses more than just physical labor, materials, and equipment; it also includes services such as scheduling, contract administration, and cost control. It is a professional practice that utilizes specialized techniques to oversee the planning, costs, and construction flow, intending to optimize execution practices, decision-making, and project control.

Effective construction site management is crucial for successful project completion, reducing potential risks, ensuring on-time delivery within budget, and avoiding financial or legal complications. Therefore, ATRIA follows a comprehensive approach to site management, starting from the pre-construction phase and implementing various administrative steps, including planning, time administration, budget supervision, quality control, and contract administration.

The first step is planning and organizing, which involves creating a construction schedule, allocating staff and resources, and dividing processes. It includes selecting the appropriate construction working method and addressing the questions of 'What to do' and 'How to do it.'

Time administration involves controlling the project schedule. The project manager works with the team to create a detailed program for all activities required for the site and provides regular updates and reports throughout the construction process. This schedule includes procurement and delivery of materials and equipment, approvals, site works, completion, and commissioning.

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Budget supervision or cost control is managing expenses from the beginning of the project to its completion, ensuring that the construction cost does not exceed the estimated project cost.

Quality control is essential for maintaining the required standards of builder's performance and subcontractors. The project manager is responsible for ensuring that the quality of work and materials meets the required standards and that the quality control team rejects any substandard work or materials.

Contract administration involves managing the construction contract terms between the owner and the contractor. The contract administrator acts as the client's agent but makes decisions independently, impartially, and fairly.

ATRIA's Construction Administration practices encompass managing design, contract agreement control, and construction process scheduling. Complete projects within the stipulated budget and time frame are our primary goals. In addition, effective administration enhances construction workflow, manages financial results, and improves performance measurement. Therefore, construction Site Management invests in project improvement and cost control.

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