Contract Administration

Properly formulating and administering the contract is crucial for the smooth operation and successful delivery of any construction projects.

Engaging us as your Contract Administrator on Traditional Contracts or as Employers Agent on Design and Build Contracts, will allow you to benefit from expertly trained, experienced and capable contract managers guiding the construction process; allowing your architect to focus on transforming their designs into reality, and your project manager to timeously coordinate the numerous off-site deliverables.

Renowned for our fairness and independence, we excel in drafting clear contract documentation that minimizes disputes and promotes project efficiency.

Advise on the optimum project strategy, terms and conditions of contract for any given p Enrolling specialist legal advice in documenting amendments to standard construction contracts to reallocate risk and strengthen process.
Administer the building contract by preparing and issuing all necessary notices, certificates, and instructions in accordance with the requirements.
Acting independently between the employer and contractor, mediating and negotiating any differences of opinion.
Evaluating Extension of Time and Loss & Expense claims. Issuing certificates for Partial or Practical Completion.
Ensuring the project transfers smoothly from construction to occupation and that all formal certification, operation and maintenance manuals and maintenance agreements are in place.
Managing the defect liability period, including issuing the Certificate for Making Good Defects and the Final Certificate; thus closing down the construction contract.

Featured Projects

Newbury Farm Shop

Belgravia

Ilona Rose House

Notting Hill

Hampshire

Knightsbridge

Newbury Restaurant

Notting Hill

Having met Rob Cole at an international industry event we started working together on a project in the midst of the pandemic. I found Cole Management to go above and beyond, their enthusiastic and professional attitudes contributed towards productive, collaborative and pleasant working environment, focused on the single outcome of a successful project.

Stuart McLauchlan

Director of Architecture at SHH Architecture & Interiors

We’ve worked with Cole+ for eight years and have always been impressed by the team’s knowledge and expertise of the high-end residential sector. The team’s personal approach and attention to detail were invaluable on this particular project, which required regular contact with our client to discuss detailed cost banding.

Dominic Coleman

Director at Kibre

I have grown to know Cole Management through collaborating on a complex and challenging multi-millionaire pound development, they are always keen to foster a team mentality which creates an efficient process. They’re friendly and great communicators with an extensive knowledge of the industry.

Henry Smith

Senior Associate at SHH Architecture & Interiors

Cole+ provided an excellent project management service from the first meeting through to final sign-off of the project. He was professional and constructive throughout, and made a really positive contribution to getting things done.

Stuart Harry

Client

I was introduced to Cole+ following a recommendation from an architect. The team was highly professional and responsive throughout the project, successfully coordinating and managing costs to ensure the contract was brought to a successful close. the success of the project has resulted in me using Cole+ again for further work.

Evangelos Efthimiou

Director at Arcadia Developments

We were at all times impressed by your professionalism, attention to detail and authority you exerted over a large team of specialist consultants, designers and contractors.

Philip Orwell

Client

Cole+ was QS for a £1m+ refurbishment of our private house in West London. It proved to be a challenging assignment because of multiple failures on the part of the contractors and led to a dispute about delays. At all times I was ably supported by Cole+. We subsequently appointed Cole+ to help us prepare for another project.

Nick Ross

Client

Cole+ successfully lead the team, mediating differences between the team members, working with the design team and the client to find creative, value engineered solutions to reduce costs and collaborating closely with local partners.

Rebecca Stempel

Client

We have found Cole’s performance to be of the highest calibre and the value they have added to the project has exceeded our expectations.

Abbas Jafarian

Client