The Management Contracting approach is generally reserved for major projects with high levels of complexity. On these projects, the Client requires an Architect to undertake the design and remain in control throughout, as opposed to having a Contractor led-design as with Design and Build.
The basic premise of a Construction Management (CM) Contract is that the Owner, referred to as the 'Principal' under the contract, enters into a contract with a Construction Manager. The Construction Manager is responsible for arranging and supervising the performance of work by sub-contractors.
A business management agreement formalizes the working relationship between a business and its manager. The contract will include information such as budgeting, the percentage of business revenue owed to the manager, and confidentiality requirements.
Construction management contracts encompass the work and/or materials required for a building project. Typically, they will address: Project/deliverable specifications. Labor and material requirements. Timelines for completion/delivery.
Essentially, a CM contract is one whereby the Owner enters into an arrangement for someone, often a registered builder although it is not a requirement, to manage the construction works. This is in contrast to a 'traditional' building contract whereby the Owner enters into a contract with a Builder directly.
Contract Overview. Briefly outline. Objectives. List objectives and desired outcomes here. Transitional arrangements and mobilisation. Briefly outline. Performance management. Briefly outline. Finance. Briefly outline. Governance arrangements. Communication with provider. Briefly outline. Communication with stakeholders.
Some examples of Contract Management activities are: Phone calls with suppliers; Meetings with suppliers; Score carding of suppliers; Site visits; Analysing performance information; Problem solving; Benchmarking against other similar contracts/suppliers; Analysing management information.
This good practice framework defines the four blocks – structure and resources, delivery, development, and strategy – comprising 11 areas (Figure 1) that organisations should consider when planning and delivering contract management.
Process for developing a management plan Develop a vision statement. Develop a mission statement. Set goals. Set major initiatives. Cover page and table of contents. Executive summary. Industry and organisation. Asset management plan. Market research. Financial plan. Future considerations. Customer services plan.