Podcast Episode #2 – Post Contract Administration

Managing Change Effectively

Change is inevitable in any project. Whether it’s a design tweak or a scope adjustment, the key is to manage it without losing sight of the original contract.

You’re going to get design changes, scope changes-clients have the best intentions, but no one has a crystal ball,” . “It’s about managing the design team, tracking value changes, and issuing clear instructions.

Often, the design team is brought into play to address queries-most of which are design-related. These queries are reviewed from a cost and commercial perspective to ensure they don’t significantly deviate from the original scope. Once assessed, responses are returned to the contractor to keep the project moving.

90% of the work goes in before a spade hits the ground. If you start a job with only part of the information, things can go wrong quickly and that’s when the role of the post-contract administrator becomes crucial.”

Noting that early-stage tenders often lack full technical approval. “You always know there will be changes throughout the project lifecycle. The key is to track them, stay on top of them, and deliver.

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