Construction

Period
Project Planning by the
Contractor
Produces a programme of works for the Architects
approval prior to commencement on site.
Organises all necessary insurances.



Organises site so that the construction
work can progress in accordance with all
legislation.
Organises all temporary services, site
accommodation, materials storage etc.
Determines the work to be sub-
contracted and provides facilities for
them (Attendance)

Types of Sub-contractors
Domestic
Named
Nominated

A supplier may also be nominated
Domestic Subcontractors
These are subcontractors the main
contractor chooses to employ.
The contract does not recognise the
main contractors own subcontractors,
any work carried out by these is taken as
if it were carried out by the main
contractor.
Named Subcontractors
The contract document may name a
number of persons or firms who can be
used by the main contractor to
undertake certain work as a
subcontractor.
This gives the contractor the option of
choosing one of them.
Nominated Subcontractors
This refers to a nominated person or
firm who is to carryout certain aspect
of the contract.
Normally nominated by the architect
on behalf of the employer/Client.
The main contractor has no
responsibility to carry out work that is
intended to be carried out by a
nominated subcontractor.
Works that are to be carried out by a
nominated subcontractor are referred
to in the BoQ as a prime cost sum.
Nominated Suppliers
Named by the architect as the source of
goods and materials which the
contractor is to use.
Goods and materials which are to be
obtained from a nominated supplier are
included in the contract bills as a prime
cost sum.
Operations on site
Construction work begins on site.
Architect and Engineer will have representatives on
site who monitor the work and ensure quality of
material and workmanship.
Quantity Surveyor checks the progress of the works
as specified in the contract and the Architect
approves payments to the contractor based on
progress.

Completion
Architect issues a certificate of substantial
completion which marks the start of the
maintenance period.
A survey of all outstanding items and defects is
made. The Contractor must complete all the
outstanding items and make good any
defects.
When all the defects are corrected and the
works are complete a final certificate is issued.
On final certificate the Client takes over the
insurance of the building.
All outstanding claims made by the Contractor
are settled.