When an owner or representative of the owner, seeks to enter into contracts for construction work with contractors, a contract administrator will work with both parties to ensure there are full protections in place and that an understanding of the project processes is transparent for all involved.

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The contract administration practice acts as an intermediary between both parties - the employer and the contractor - and will be employed from the outset. They are required to ensure that a project runs smoothly, that the project work is keeping to material quality, appropriate building practices and progressing in line with the contract programme.