Contract Administration

Synopsis

FEM109 Contract Administration provides students an overview of the difference types of contract such as the PSSCOC, SIA and REDAS contracts, where students will learn how to administer building, maintenance, servicing, operation and the refurbishment contracts. In addition, students will be equipped with knowledge of payment procedures, the variations, time extension and liquidated damages. Topics will also include final accounts, subcontracting and insurance, performance bond, key performance indicator, and the various indemnity clauses.

Level: 1
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every semester

Topics

Forms of Contract – PSSCOC, SIA and REDAS contracts
Partnering, Parties involved, Roles and Relationships, Rights, Duties/ Obligations of Parties
Communication
Quality Control
Completion
Delay, Extension of Time and Liquidated Damages
Subcontracting Procedure
Variations
Claims Management Procedure
Payment and Final Account Procedures
Security of Payment Act
Risk, Indemnity and Insurance

Learning Outcome

Discuss the legal principles of the contract provisions
Explain the roles and principles of contract provisions such as Instruction and Direction, Quality of Workmanship and Material, Extension of Time and Delay, Sub‐contracting, Variation, Payment and Risk Management
Advise clearly and coherently on issues pertaining to contract administration
Identify the uniqueness of the different forms of standard contracts
Discuss contract provisions
Calulate payment and compensation

Part-time Programmes / CET Courses

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Contract Administration