Why is Construction Administration Important?

Construction administration plays a pivotal role in the overall efficiency and success of a construction project. It maintains the quality of the project, ensures cost-effectiveness, manages risks, and keeps the project on schedule. The construction administrator acts as the eyes and ears of the project owner, making sure the project’s requirements are met without compromising on the standard, budget, or timeline.

Quality Control

A crucial role of construction administration is ensuring the quality of the project. By reviewing construction documents and regularly overseeing the construction phase, the administration can guarantee that the project meets the required standards and adheres to the construction codes and specifications.

Cost Management

The construction administrator works to make sure the project stays within the budget. They are responsible for reviewing and approving cost estimates, tracking actual costs, and ensuring that the project doesn’t run over budget.

Risk Management

Construction projects often involve high levels of risks, such as safety hazards or unforeseen construction issues. The construction administration proactively identifies, assesses, and mitigates these risks, ensuring the smooth running of the project.

Schedule Adherence

One of the core responsibilities of construction administration is to make sure the project stays on schedule. This involves coordinating with all involved parties, managing resources, and addressing any issues that may cause delays.

Construction administration is a crucial element of construction services, providing essential oversight and control over a construction project’s lifecycle. Through diligent plan review, cost and schedule management, quality control, contract compliance, risk management, and communication management, the construction administration ensures that a project meets its defined objectives within the established budget and timeline.  By understanding the key elements of construction administration and how they differ from construction management, project owners, contractors, and other stakeholders can better manage their construction projects, leading to improved efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and overall project success.

Written By

Maureen Whittier

Senior Construction Administration Assistant

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