General contracting and construction management have similarities and fundamental differences. Let's talk about what sets the two apart.A construction management contract is a legally binding agreement between the project owner (referred to as principal) and the commercial building contractors. Contract administration is the work done before a contract is signed into effect and contract management covers everything done after signing. Contract administration is the work done before a contract is signed into effect, whereas contract management is the work done after the contract is signed. " • The "Budget Entity Name" field will auto-populate. These activities typically occur prior to a contract being carried out (Greaney, 2020). Contractor means an entity that receives a contract. Prioritize workplace safety, sustainability, and efficiency on our industry-leading contractor risk management platform. Simplify contractor management with superior Contractor-Of-Record service.