
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Managing a construction contract
– why it will make or break your business!
Poor contract management is the NUMBER ONE CAUSE of lost money for subbies.
Figuring out the key terms, potential stumbling blocks, tricks and traps are crucial when dealing with contracts ... and they’re overlooked every day!
Forget the idea that a contract is 'take it or leave it'; we know from experience that you can negotiate everything.
Success as a subbie isn’t about getting the work done. It's about ensuring your payment claim is made properly, which will set you up for success and get you paid what you’re owed. Knowing what to issue at the right time is a winning combination. It can be the difference between a great project outcome and a train wreck in terms of your business.

Paperwork!
I love this quote from one of our clients ...
“Paperwork, paperwork, paperwork – I hate it like paying taxes! I just want to get on with being a great cabinetmaker.”

Managing the lifecycle of construction contracts
Often, important details in contracts, like deadlines, liability and indemnity clauses, security options, change procedures, payment terms and extension of time (EOT) rights, get buried in legal mumbo jumbo and almost always favour the builder.
There are some key parts you need to nail down when managing a construction contract, which includes:
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having a valid and detailed payment claim
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issuing variation notices at the right time
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submitting extension of time notices and claims
Getting these documents right can make the difference between getting paid or missing out entirely.

How we can help ...
Whether you want to handle the negotiations yourself or need our help, we've got you covered.
We own a suite of ready-made contract notices and checklists to help you stick to the rules throughout the project.
