ABSTRACT
This chapter provides an overview of the architect’s role as contract administrator. It describes the standard of performance the architect must achieve as contract administrator. The chapter explains the potential for liability of the contract administrator to the client and the contractor. Standard Building Contract without Quantities 2016 is a ‘traditional’ building contract; the contractor is engaged to build out the design fully completed by the architect, and the architect acts as an independent contract administrator. The chapter discusses the specific powers and duties of the contract administrator. It is usual for the employer to wish to include a provision in any building contract entitling them to levy liquidated and ascertained damages in the event of completion of the works being delayed by the contractor. It is usual for a building contract to provide both the employer and the contractor with a right to terminate the contractor’s employment in certain circumstances.
