Engaging and Managing Subcontractors

Module Ref: A9

Duration: 1 day

Aims

To familiarise commercial and construction personnel with the process of employing and managing domestic subcontractors.

Coverage

• The decision to subcontract
• Procuring subcontractors
• Placing the subcontract
• The subcontractor on site
• Subcontractor payment
• Default and dispute resolution
• Completion and defects liability

Teaching Outcomes

At the end of the workshop, the delegates should be familiar with:

• The procurement process
• Contractual relationships
• The structure of the subcontract
• Subcontract terms and conditions

At the end of the workshop, the delegates should understand:

• The need for tight control
• The subcontract management process
• Remedies for poor performance
• The cause of disputes
• The dispute resolution process

At the end of the workshop, the delegates should be able to:

• Send out a subcontract enquiry
• Receive and evaluate quotations/bids
• Draft simple subcontract documentation (QS)
• Conduct a pre-award meeting
• Put the subcontractor to work
• Value the subcontract works (QS)
• Prepare subcontract payment details (QS)
• Draft close out reports

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