Contract Administration
The management of contractual obligations, including the issuance of architect's instructions, certificates (interim and final), and notices,,. Involves managing variations, extension of time claims, and practical completion,,.
Change Order
A document establishing an amendment to a construction contract that shifts the scope of work.
Design-Build (Turnkey)
A single-contract construction model where one firm handles both design and execution, streamlining accountability and project timelines.
PPRA Contracts
Mandatory standard tender documents for Kenya’s public works, ensuring statutory compliance and transparency in government-funded projects.
Practical Completion
The stage when the works are reasonably complete and ready for use, transferring responsibility for insurance and maintenance to the employer.
Standard Form of Building Contract
Industry-vetted contract templates that provide a legal framework for construction projects, ensuring fair risk allocation and clarity.
Submittals
A document created by a contractor detailing the materials and equipment necessary to construct a project.
Suspension
The temporary cessation of work on the project, which may entitle the contractor to determine the contract in certain events.
Traditional Procurement (Design-Bid-Build)
A linear construction process where design and construction are handled by separate entities under distinct contracts.
Variation Order
A formal instruction requiring alterations, additions, or omissions to the quality, quantity, or design of the works.