Contractor’s resources

Investment is much more effective at the start of a project, but many contractors fail to provide the necessary resources and expertise to optimise their positions during this period. High-Point teams provide support to owners developing major complex projects. We also assist contractors tendering for such projects.

The High-Point approach to the project start-up period is to provide expert support in the first three/six months of the contract, focusing on:

• Mobilising an effective contract management team and leadership capable of set up and implementing contracts department functions during the first 6 months.
• Implementing effective contract management procedures and train contract staff in their use.
• Setting up a contemporary record collection system and training project team (crucial for evidencing time and costs associated with extension of time and additional payment).
• Establishing a process to identify potential entitlements (variations and claims) and train project team.
• Delivery of an effective and workable contract programme.
• Procurement schedule linked to contract programme- draft procurement and subcontract documentation.
• Investing in expertise and resources in the first six months of a project always brings significant financial and other benefits.

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