Author(s)

Youzhi Rao

Corresponding Author

Youzhi Rao

Abstract

Construction engineering projects are characterized by large scale, long cycles, and numerous participants. Contracts serve not only as boundaries of rights and responsibilities but also as the core foundation for risk allocation and collaborative operation. In practice, weak contract awareness, imprecise clauses, insufficient informatization, and lack of professional support often lead to schedule delays, claim disputes, cost overruns, and compliance risks, hindering the improvement of quality and benefits. Improving contractual governance and strengthening whole-process contract management have become crucial for the high-quality development of the industry. Based on this, the article defines the essence and functions of contract management, analyzes prominent problems and their causes in construction projects, focuses on key control points such as clause standardization, process closed-loops, and data integration, and proposes systematic countermeasures. It aims to provide actionable contract management paths and tools for project owners, contractors, and supervisors.

Keywords

Construction Engineering, Project Management, Contract Management