Variations in construction contracts are one of the most common causes of disputes between parties.
Many issues involving variations can arise in the course of contract administration.
Assume that you are recently employed as a contract administrator replacing a retired senior contracts administrator. The role entails creating an instructive and useful manual for good administration practice. This manual should include the process of variations required by the terms of contract in accordance with the Australian Standards AS 2124-1992 General Conditions of Contract. The responsibility of the Contracts Administrator is to ensure that the good contract administration practice is followed.
You are required to:
a) Provide an overview of construction variations.
