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APS Architectural design can act as a Contract administrator (CA) for your building project.

Following the award of the contract to the successful Contractor and subsequent signing of the contact documents APS will administer the contract on the client’s behalf. The role of the CA is varied and can consist of the following activities:

  • Checking specialist drawings
  • Seeking instructions from the client in relation to the contract
  • Issuing instructions, such as variations in design
  • Chairing progress meetings
  • Preparing and issuing construction progress reports
  • Coordinating and implementing site inspections
  • Considering claims and extensions of time
  • Evaluating payments and issuing interim certificates
  • Agreeing commissioning and testing procedures
  • Agreeing defects reporting procedures
  • Ensuring the project documentation is issued to the client
  • Issuing certificate of Practical Completion
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