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Professional Practice: Guideline for Quantity Surveyor Chapter 3

Figure 3.7: Management Contract

Other features of management procurement

Design can proceed in parallel with construction, and much of the design might be of a
specialist nature related to a specific package of work. Early starts on site are often

possible and overall project time can be reduced as a result.
There is no certainty over cost at the outset and work proceeds on the basis of

the cost plan. The final cost of the project will not be known until the final works package
is let, however costs can be monitored and controlled by the employer's professional
team.

Design changes are possible during the construction phase, provided that the
changes do not affect work on packages already let, which can result in aborted work.

Completion within the contract period is an obligation of the contractor, and extensions
of time cannot be granted without permission from the contract administrator.
Risk is largely with the employer, in respect of costs and time. A degree of trust

and in-house expertise is required for management procurement projects. However this
is a low risk option for the employer in terms of design and quality because of the control
they have over the professional team.

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