Contract Administration Understanding and Implementing Contractual Obligations
Contract Administration Understanding and Implementing Contractual Obligations
OBJECTIVES
- Identify administration tools and roles of contract administrators / assistants.
- Recognize the main contractual provisions and appreciate their effects on the implementation and management of future contracts.
- Understand the importance of knowing the contractual terms and conditions.
- Review techniques for solving problems and partnering with contractors.
- Discuss ways of using ?lessons learned? to minimize confrontations during implementation.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
All those involved in any aspect of implementing, managing or administering contracts; also those involved in any step of contract preparation and award for them to realize the importance of a well prepared contract.
COURSE OUTLINE
Principles of Contracts
- Definitions
- Legal and Business Considerations
- Difficulties
Administration Tools
- Roles
- Issues
- Checklists
- Calendars
- Documents
The Contracting Stages
- Preparation
- Tendering
- Contract Award
- Contract Administration
Contractual Provisions Affecting Implementation
Management of Contracts in Progress
- Avoiding Problems: Importance of Communication
- Know Your Contract
- Terms and Conditions
Risk Allocation
- Hold Harmless Clauses
- Types of Damages
- Limitation of Liability
Contract Administration
- Partnering
- Problem-solving Versus Confrontation
- Contract Interpretation
Claims and Change Orders
- Legitimate and Not-So-Legitimate Claims
- Variation and Change Orders
Lessons Learned
- How, Who and Where
- How, Who and When
Dispute Resolution
- Negotiation
- Other Procedures