1. Managing contractors Tender Appraisal Contract Contact Meetings Delivery End of contract

2. Managing contractors Tender  Advertise openly  Select bidders

3. Managing contractors Appraisal  Open  Fair  Independant  Doesn’t have to be lowest price

4. Managing contractors Contract  Detailed specification  Risk  Insurance  Deliverables  Penalties  Responsibilities  Retention  Timescale

5. Managing contractors Contact  Designate one contact person  Executive powers up to a point  Report back to board

6. Managing contractors Meetings  Regular intervals  Clear agenda  On your terms  Develop relationship

7. Managing contractors Delivery  Check progress  GANTT chart?  Budget/Cash flow  Inspections  Clerk of works  Professional expertise

8. GANNT chart JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec A B C D E F G H I

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10. Managing contractors End of contract  On time?  To specification  Retention  Maintenance period