An external principal contractor holds the sub-contract packages and runs the site, while Axentia programme-manages the consultants and the principal contractor on the client’s behalf.
Suited for: small-to-large-scale projects with an external principal contractor, £50,000 – £25 million.
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Principal Contractor
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Core Operating Model
Principal Contractor
An external principal contractor holds the sub-contract packages and runs the site, while Axentia programme-manages the consultants and the principal contractor on the client’s behalf.
Suited for: small-to-large-scale projects with an external principal contractor, £50,000 – £25 million.
How it works
Contract & management structure
Client-side professional consultants sit alongside the structure. Sub-contract packages are billed via Axentia / the principal contractor.
Benefits
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Transparency — Fixed brief & budget to adhere to
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Flexibility — Use of established contractors, flexible resource approach
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Cost — Use of Axentia only where needed
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Warranty — Two layers, at PC & SC level
Features
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Appoints and manages the external principal contractor, subcontractors and consultants on the client’s behalf
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All other programme-management features: end-to-end management, feasibility, design and business case, governance and reporting, equipment and staff transfer plan
SUITED FOR
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Small-to-large-scale projects with an external principal contractor: £500,000 – £25 million.