Construction Contract Administration in Practice

Join us for an insightful panel discussion examining the contractual and commercial mechanisms that underpin effective project delivery in the construction sector. Featuring insights from Eoin Long, Chief Operating Officer of TLI Group, Stuart Griffin, Director with AECOM, and Shane O’Connor, Construction Partner at RDJ, the session will explore the practical responsibilities of the Contract Administrator, common sources of disputes, and the importance of impartial, well-documented decision-making.

The panel will also explore best practice in managing and pricing variations, along with the commercial and legal boundaries that apply when implementing change. Moderated by Finola McCarthy, Construction Partner at RDJ, this discussion will offer practical guidance to help employers, contractors and project teams strengthen risk management, improve cash flow and deliver projects more efficiently.
Areas covered will include:

• Key duties of the Contract Administrator and the role of impartial, well-kept records
• Common contractual and commercial pitfalls that lead to conflict on construction projects 
• Payment certification under the CCA 2013, including the impact of late or underdeveloped certificates and the "pay now, argue later" principle.
• Best practice in identifying, managing and pricing variations within contractual and legal limits 
• Q&A Session