Construction Phase – Office
Category B: Construction Contract Administration
Minimum Training Hours Required: 120
Definition
Construction contract administration tasks carried out in the architect’s office include facilitating project communication, maintaining project records, reviewing and certifying amounts due contractors, and preparing change orders (also see Training Area 13, Construction Phase-Observation).
Core Competencies
At the completion of your internship, you should be able to:
- understand the relationship between construction documents and the construction contract administration process
- organize and manage contract administration tasks during the construction phase
- follow appropriate administrative procedures during the construction phase
- facilitate communication among all participants in the construction process, including the owner/client
See the IDP Guidelines for skill and application activities.