Contract Admin L1

Question 1

Which type of contracts are you aware of and have you worked with?

Answer 1

JCT Minor Works, Intermediate and D&B.

Question 2

What is a relevant event?

Answer 2

A delay to the Contract completion date. Doesn’t always result in additional monies owed to the Contractor. ie adverse weather.

Question 3

When might an early warning notice be issued?

Answer 3

When someone becomes aware of a matter that could potentially impact the project’s cost, time, or quality.

Question 4

What is a target cost contract?

Answer 4

It’s a new JCT Contract similar to a D&B Contract, but without the fixed price. There is a target cost which is adjusted throughout the project. The Client and Contractor share the savings and overspends.

Question 5

What is a compensation event?

Answer 5

Is specific to NEC Contracts for additional time and/or money for events out of their control.

Question 6

Give an example of a situation where a contractor might be entitled to an extension of time?

Answer 6

Adverse weather. Contract variations issued by Client. Delayed issue of instructions. Material delays from the employer.

Question 7

Is a contractor always entitled to loss and expense when they are granted an extension of time?

Answer 7

No not always – only if there is a relevant matter.

Question 8

JCT contracts – which form(s) of contract are you most familiar with?

Answer 8

JCT Minor Works, Intermediate and D&B.

Question 9

What are the limitations of this form of contract?

Answer 9

JCT MW – No sectional completion, no named sub-contractor provision.

Question 10

Give me some examples when the JCT Minor Works contract is most suitable.

Answer 10

A simple re-decoration project or a simple internal refurbishment project which doesn’t involve sectional completions or any forms of contractor design.

Question 11

Give me some examples of the limitations of this form of contract.

Answer 11

No provisions for sectional completion, nominated sub-contractors. No detailed provisions for extensions of time or loss and expense.

Question 12

What alternative forms of contract would you consider and what factors would make the alternative more suitable?

Answer 12

JCT Intermediate Contract as allows for sectional completion, named sub-contractors, provisions for EOT and loss and expense.

Question 13

What document(s) would you refer to assist in advising on the most suitable form of contract.

Answer 13

JCT Contract selector flowchart.

Question 14

What are prolongation costs?

Answer 14

Time related costs incurred by a Contractor.

Question 15

What current challenges is Covid and/or Brexit bringing to Contract Administration?

Answer 15

Issues with supply chains and obtaining materials in time to meet programme.