CPCCBC4003 — Select, prepare and administer a construction contract

1 Identify and analyse business contracts.

• 1.1Recognise various types of building and construction contracts, their legal requirements and application.
• 1.2Analyse the importance of the intention to create legal relations.
• 1.3Read and interpret essential contract elements, terms, sections and clauses of a valid construction contract.
• 1.4Evaluate rights, obligations and liabilities of all parties.
• 1.5Identify and analyse circumstances that constitute a breach of contract.
• 1.6Identify factors involved in the termination of contracts.
• 1.7Identify legislative requirements and procedures.

2 Select appropriate contract.

• 2.1Communicate clearly and directly with all parties to confirm the capacity to form a binding agreement.
• 2.2Prepare and compile the range of documents that collectively make up the contract.
• 2.3Establish factors and special conditions associated with the parties’ consent to a contract.
• 2.4Recognise and apply the requirements associated with an offer and acceptance of a contract.
• 2.5Select a contract appropriate to the type of construction.

3 Prepare the contract.

• 3.1Prepare selected contract draft with relevant details, in consultation with relevant personnel and in accordance with the accepted processes of the organisation and legal requirements.
• 3.2Assess and schedule progress payments, including processes for applying for extension of time.
• 3.3Ensure any discrepancies or disagreements are resolved prior to contract preparation.
• 3.4Ensure legality and validity of draft contract in consultation with relevant persons.
• 3.5Prepare final contract in accordance with the organisation’s legal process.

4 Administer the contract.

• 4.1Process progress payments accurately as due under the contract.
• 4.2Process applications for extension of time in accordance with organisational policies and contract conditions.
• 4.3Identify, negotiate and document variations to contract.
• 4.4Act to minimise liquidated damages or penalties nominated in the contract.
• 4.5Administer contract and resolve contractual disputes in accordance with contract and relevant legislation and regulations.
• 4.6Assess conditions for issuing a final certificate.

5 Finalise a contract.

• 5.1Apply process for practical completion of contract.
• 5.2Finalise defects liability under a building or construction contract.
• 5.3Finalise contract in accordance with relevant legislation and contract provisions.
• 5.4Issue appropriate certificate upon completion of the contract work.
• 5.5Complete and secure documentation arising from finalisation of a contract for records purposes.

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