Module 6: Preventing corruption in project construction

Controls: contract programme

Implement effective controls over the compliance by the contractor with the contract programme (i.e. completion dates for the whole or part of the works).
The project owner’s procurement controls (covered in a separate module) ensure that the appointed contractor is capable of achieving the required programme.
Ensure that the contract with the winning contractor states:
- the required programme
- the circumstances which permit and the consequences of:
  - the grant of an extension of time to the contractor for completing the works
  - the levying of damages on the contractor for failing to comply with the programme.
Appoint a suitable manager who is responsible for overseeing compliance by the contractor with the programme, and who:
- monitors the progress of the contractor against the contract programme
- records any delays to progress, and the reasons for such delays
- verifies that there is a legitimate reason for any grant of an extension of time, or the levying of damages for delay
- is alert for any suspicious indicators in relation to application for or grant of an extension of time, or the levying of damages for delay.
Require the approval of two managers where any grant of an extension of time, or the levying of damages for delay, has a high cost or risk impact.

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