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Phase 4 – Construction .
(Includes: Contractor, Land Surveyor, Project Manager, Sub Contractor and Tradesmen) .
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Phase 5 – Post-construction .
(Includes: Mechanical Engineer (M.E.P), Client, Contractor) .
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Phase 6 – Operation and Utilization .
(Includes: Owner and Operatives) .
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CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION .
Contract administration is the making of decisions and the timely flow of information and decisions to enable completion of the project as required by the contract documents, including review and observation of the construction project. This is important to the client and consultants not only to determine that the work is proceeding in conformity with the contract documents, but also because it allows a final opportunity to detect any inaccuracies, ambiguities or inconsistencies in the design. (Construction Specification Canada, csc-dcc.ca) The management of contracts to ensure compliance and the fulfillment of contract conditions. Good contract administration ensures consumer satisfaction and minimizes disputes. .
PROJECT MANAGEMENT .
The co-ordination and regulation of all the inputs needed for the accomplishment of the job at hand. Project management is largely accomplished through personnel of different employers working closely together. (Clough and Hudson, 1991 – Construction Project Management) Simply put, project management is the application of processes, methods, knowledge, skills and experience to achieve the project objectives. (www.apm.org.uk) .
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Difference.
The contract administration states and binds all parties involved in the project to their obligations, while project management ensures that all obligations are fulfilled in accordance to the project contract. .
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Differentiate (analyze and synthesize) between construction documents and contract documents as it relates to the viability of the project cycle. .
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Task.
Differentiate between construction documents and contract documents as it relates to the viability of the project cycle.
