Construction Contract Management
We provide skilled Construction Contract Management to help clients navigate construction work's legal, financial, and operational complexities. Whether quoting a major commercial construction project, refitting an existing facility, or coordinating multiple contractors within a phased programme, strong and succinct contract management is crucial to success.
We help contractors, consultants, developers, and landowners manage construction contracts from the start of a project through to completion. We make sure obligations are fulfilled, budgets are kept under control, risks are monitored, and your project is commercially and legally sound every step of the way.
We bring clarity, order, and commercial acumen to every stage of the process, from early proposals through final account and post-contract review, on all kinds of building schemes.
Tom Hargreaves
Director
Paul Cartwright
Associate Director
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What is Construction Contract Management?
Construction Contract Management is the process of directing and overseeing legally binding contractual agreements between stakeholders involved in a construction project. They establish rights, responsibilities, timelines, and deliverables for project managers, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
We manage these contracts for you so that all parties fulfil their obligations, changes are dealt with effectively, and problems such as variations, delays, and money are addressed in accordance with the terms agreed. We have experience with a range of contracts and procurement routes, JCT, NEC, and bespoke, and operate in numerous sectors, including commercial, industrial, education, and civil engineering.
Our function can be that of Contract Administrator or Employer's Agent, handling all contract communications, issuing instructions, valuations, and certifications, and monitoring adherence to health and safety law and building regulations. We also monitor adherence to contemporary safety management standards and legal requirements on all construction sites.
How Construction Contract Management Works
We start by looking over your project scope and determining the most suitable contract type, depending on the nature, procurement route, and risk level. This secures your interests from the very beginning and assists in maintaining a compliant and effective process with the use of correct construction methodology.
We put contracts in place and then take care of their day-to-day management. This involves issuing notices, managing changes, monitoring contractor performance, and making sure the project is progressing according to the contract. We handle the finance side of things through interim valuations, forecasting, and final accounts, with clear visibility of expenditure at all stages. Effective cost management is at the heart of this process.
If things go wrong, our team works to ensure fair enforcement of contract terms and transparent decision-making. Our aim is always to safeguard your interests while preserving good relationships throughout the team.
We remain involved up to the completion of handover, determining defect liabilities, and the resolution of final contractual issues. You remain fully informed and in control throughout the process.
When Is A Construction Manager Necessary?
Contract management is required where there are several stakeholders, formal obligations, or intricate commercial contracts. It's particularly necessary when in-house capacity is inadequate or when legal and procedural specialists are required to help address problems successfully.
Common use cases are:
New developments, significant refurbishments, or developments in phases
Projects following traditional or design-and-build procurement models
Civil works and infrastructure development
Schemes involving several contractors or subcontractor packages
Projects where quality management, time, or cost is a significant issue
Whether you are a developer, investor, occupier, or landlord, our services minimise risk and add structure, regardless of the size or complexity of the project.
Construction Contract Management Cost
The price of Construction Contract Management varies according to project size, complexity, type of contract, and the degree of ongoing involvement needed.
We provide flexible, clear fee structures to accommodate your requirements, from fixed fees to percentages of contract value or time-based fees depending on the scope and duration.
Key cost drivers include:
Value and procurement path of the project
Number of work packages or contracts
Engagement throughout pre-construction and delivery
Change control and risk management complexity
Programme duration and intensity
Our aim is to provide value for money that can be measured. Effective cost-benefit analysis typically reveals how early identification of risk, good documentation, and active contract management avoid delays and contentious disputes, which are expensive. This methodology guarantees prudent cost management at all phases.
Why Construction Management Matters
Poor contract management is a frequent cause of failure for construction projects. Poor documentation, unclear roles, and lax adherence to contract provisions commonly result in disputes, overruns, delays, and diminished quality.
With Anderton Gables, you have the assurance of contracts being duly administered, variations monitored, and payments controlled in line with contract terms. Our emphasis on consistency, accountability, and safety management ensures your project proceeds in an orderly and predictable fashion.
Well-defined roles, achievable deadlines, and effective project governance establish a delivery context that facilitates cooperation and minimises contention. This conserves time, restricts risk, and enhances results.
Need Help With a Construction Project?
At Anderton Gables, we combine extensive sector insight, legal awareness, and commercial acumen. Our contract administrators, construction managers, quantity surveyors, and project leads are dedicated to ongoing learning and professional development, with several possessing a construction management degree or equivalent.
Every contract is more than a legal necessity; it's a platform for skills management, performance management, budget management, and material management. That's why we treat contract management as an active and integral component of project delivery. We assist clients in creating processes that lock in consistency, efficiency, and excellent results.
Our expertise covers office fit-outs, industrial construction, retail projects, and major construction site works. We liaise closely with consultants, architects, engineers, and planners to make sure that contracts are matched to broader delivery objectives and logistics are managed smoothly during the build.
We interpret long-winded clauses, attend to claims, and get things resolved quickly, with a smooth single point of contact. If you are a newly qualified solicitor joining the profession or a firm guiding a construction firm, our counsel is straightforward, practical, and invariably in your own greatest interest.
We are also guided by industry memberships, including the Construction Management Association, to ensure that our industry expertise is kept up to date with evolving industry best practice. We don't overlook the big picture either: logistics, personnel, and agreements to protect your investment and get the desired results, on time and within budget. Construction management is the organisation of individuals, materials, and funds to deliver work to everybody's advantage.
Discover our Construction Contract Management Services
Anderton Gables is based in the North West of the UK with offices in Liverpool, Manchester and Preston.
If you are in search of construction cost planning services please get in touch with our team.
Alternatively, give us a call on 0161 696 3119 to find out more.