Holdfast Training Services Trial Blog

Having recently moved into the Contract Admin office for a couple of weeks I have had my eyes opened to a few things.

It appears there are several major subcontractors who have been working on site for the last few weeks without a contract. This issue has raised its head as we are currently processing many of the subbies’ progress claims and the figures aren’t adding up. The differing figures result from conflicting terms and condition. Unfortunately, as much of the works are underway, Multiplex has little leverage as the cost of replacing the subbies almost definitely outweigh the benefits. This means the subbies are in a very powerful position and are almost dictating their terms. It has also caused cash flow issues for some of the leaner companies as their anticipated millionaires’ weekend has been postponed. We are now exercising diplomacy and smoothing over the frictions, whilst also attempting to negotiate reasonable terms and conditions in order to finalise the contracts.

The contracts in question were the responsibility of an administrator who recently left without closing them out.  Signed off, switched off…

Whilst on the subject of contracts, below is a link which may be of use to anyone else about to enter the CA world…

http://www.holdingredlich.com/construction-infrastructure/winning-the-battle-of-the-forms?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=140916