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Impact of Contract Documents in Construction Project

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Added on  2020-05-28

Impact of Contract Documents in Construction Project

   Added on 2020-05-28

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IMPACTS OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECT (BRIDGING METHOD)One of the elements of successful implementation of the bridge method is the contract document which stipulates what and how the entire project will be done right from inception totermination. Notably, parties involved must enter into a binding agreement as documented in the contract on the modus operandi of the entire project. The bridging method, being one of the most effective construction methods presents an opportunity to all parties to exhaust the project requirements as it encourages consensus. Essentially, in the contract document, owner is given freewill to terminate the contract before construction can begin. Often times, commitment to the contractual agreement would be at stake if parties do not address the underlying or rather the teething problems that are at least foreseeable. Teething problems would stem from owner not getting satisfied with the design as soon as construction begins and he/she may want to change. This method provides an ample opportunity for consultative engagements between the parties. Otherwise lack of it may lead to dishonoring of the contract by either party which would then attract endless suits and disputes. In the process,great cost is incurred and valuable time is lost. In order to address this proactively, the bridging method can be used to align the conflict of interest at the earliest opportune time. Notably, in the event that either party breaches the contract, as mentioned, this would attract more disputes which can hamper the success of the project as the method does not guarantee complete insulation against such eventualities. However, the concerned parties, that is, the owner and contractor are likely to be reconciled beforehand such that each bears hefty responsibilities given the nature and scope of the project. For instance, in a case where owner decides to change his/her requirements and redesign is possibly needed, the contract document would clearly spell out who to bear the cost of revisions in design. Additionally, if damages have been caused by such a decision, who to compensate for the same, in other words, terms of engagements before, during and after the project are clearly stipulated. Admittedly, the method, for example, encourages the owner and the contractor to collectively prepare the legal and technical RFP. Besides, the owner is technically represented by his/her architect who adopts the contract documents and see to it that the contractor follows all the agreed upon project terms. Additionally, the method also gives the owner the latitude to decidewhen project is to be initiated and then the contractor agrees on the time and budget for its completion. In conclusion, therefore, this method greatly provides an opportunity for both parties to come into a binding agreement by ironing out the teething problems beforehand. It ensures that the owner receives value for the project that is being undertaken by the contractor and the
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