ENGINEER TO CONTRACT (EtC)

NZS 3910:2023 Contract Administrator.

At Aamsko New Zealand, we specialise in providing Engineer to Contract / Contract Administrator services tailored specifically for complex projects such as building refurbishment, long-term maintenance, and the remediation of leaky buildings. With our expertise and dedication, we ensure seamless project management from inception to completion, delivering exceptional results every step of the way.

Engineer to Contract (EtC) / Contract Administrator Role.

Compliance Assurance: Engineer to Contract is is essentially the term utlised in NZS 3910 construction contract to describe the role of the project manager. Engineer to contract (project manager) is well-versed with the process required to administer construction contracts.

Expert Guidance: A project can count on the Engineer to Contract tp provide expert “best for project” guidance throughout the contract administration process, from contract negotiation to project completion.

Risk Management: Engineer to Contract will proactively identify and mitigate risks to minimise disruptions and delays, keeping your projects on schedule and within budget.

Transparent Communication: Engineer to Contract is accountable to the project delivery process, and will managet the project with transparent communication and regular updates on project progress, ensuring that the client is able to make informed decisions.

Cost Efficiency: Engineer to Contract is accountable to manage the project with an inherent focus on effectiveness as well as efficiency. This allows to manage project costs while maintaining quality standards.

Aamsko have extensive experience serving as the Engineer to the Contract under NZS 3910 and 3916, and more recently as Contract Administrators. The Engineer must be an individual with suitable qualifications, rather than a company or firm. Engineer to the Contract under NZS 3910 and 3916, and more recently as Contract Administrators function in a dual capacity role;

  • As an expert adviser and representative of the Principal, the Engineer directs the Contractor on behalf of the Principal and acts as the Principal’s agent in receiving payment claims and providing Payment Schedules.
  • Independently of either contracting party, the Engineer fairly and impartially makes decisions entrusted to them under the Contract, values the work, and issues certificates.

Our Administration process is well aligned with NZS 3910:2023 and NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract. With our expertise and dedication, we ensure that your building remedial projects is administered in a “best for project” basis, and are delivered with the best possible outcome.

Contact Us today to learn more about the benefits of partnering with Aamsko for end-to-end project management of your building remedial or leaky building refurbishment by appoint us as your Engineer to Contract.


NZS 3910:2023 New Zealand Standard for Conditions of Contract for Building and Civil Engineering Construction.
NEC3 Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), a flexible and collaborative framework emphasising accountability, and risk management.
We are members of the Society of Construction Law New Zealand and the Construction Accord.