Understanding the Main Contractor | main contractor
DescriptionInconstructionacontractactsasabindingagreementbetweenthepartycommissioningthebuildingprojectandthe partyresponsibleforcarryingouttheconstructionwork.TheMainContractoroverseesandmanagestheconstructionofabuildingproject.Theworkisdeliveredunderacontractualagreement.Thereareanumberofformsofcontractanditisimportanttounderstand,theroleoftheMainContractorwillvarydependingonthetypeofconstructioncontract[1].InbothTraditionalandDesign&Build(D&B)contractstheMainContractorinfluencespr...
DescriptionIn construction a contract acts as a binding agreement between the party commissioning the building project and the party responsible for carrying out the construction work.
The Main Contractor oversees and manages the construction of a building project. The work is delivered under a contractual agreement. There are a number of forms of contract and it is important to understand, the role of the Main Contractor will vary depending on the type of construction contract[1].
In both Traditional and Design & Build (D&B) contracts the Main Contractor influences product selection. In the case of Traditional this will take the form of advice to the Architect. But in D&B the Architect is employed by the Main Contractor and may even have to work from a list of approved materials.
The Main Contractor is looking for products that offer ease of installation, good availability and represent value. They want confidence that their Sub-Contractors...