Common use of Contractor Management Clause in Contracts

Contractor Management. 5.1. Building Contractors will be managed on behalf of the individual by the HHIA, including the obtaining of quotes, supervision of works, contract variations, and signing off the work as satisfactory. 5.2. The HHIA will engage contractors through either: 5.2.1. The HHIA Contractor Framework, for non-complex, standardised works; or 5.2.2. Through a tender process for complex, non-standard work. 5.3. Non-complex works will generally include (but is not exclusively restricted to) level access showers, stair-lifts, and ramps. 5.4. The Contractor Framework will be reviewed every [four] years, in accordance with the Framework specification. 5.5. Queries and issues arising during the course of the building work will be referred to the Technical Officers and Caseworkers for resolution. Works outside the DFG application, or in addition to the application will be considered, but must be approved by the HHIA. 5.6. Any variations to the contract, or unforeseen works must be approved by the Technical Team Leader or Head of Service as being necessary and appropriate before work related to the variation or unforeseen circumstances can be started, except in the event of an emergency where remedial work must be done to prevent harm or damage to property. 5.7. Home owners may, in some circumstances, be allowed to upgrade aspects of the build at their own expense (for example patterned tiles in bathrooms), but this must be agreed with the HHIA before work begins. 5.8. Work must be signed off as satisfactory by the HHIA before payment is made.