Contract administration (CA)
Contract administration (CA) is the architect or superintendent's role during construction: RFIs, progress claims, variations, site inspections, and practical completion.
Ask Chalkline about this →Contract administration (CA) is the service provided by the architect or superintendent during the construction phase: responding to contractor requests for information (RFIs), assessing and certifying progress claims, issuing instructions and approving variations, conducting site inspections at hold points, and assessing practical completion. On residential jobs, CA is typically included in an architect’s full-service fee but often excluded from a building designer’s fee, which usually covers documentation only. A builder engaging a design professional should confirm whether CA is in scope before signing the engagement agreement.
Also known as: CA; contract admin.
Category: Contracts and commercial.
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Last updated: 2026-05-10. Verified: 2026-05-10. Quarterly review for currency.