Are pre-contract meetings before or after appointment?

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The main idea being tested is when a pre-contract meeting happens in the project lifecycle. It’s held after the contractor has been appointed, and before the works start. This meeting brings client and contractor together to confirm how the contract will be delivered: agree the programme, clarify responsibilities, outline site rules and safety procedures, confirm payment terms, and establish how communications will work. Having the meeting after appointment ensures the contractor can contribute their plans and constraints, and it helps prevent disputes by making everyone’s roles and the approach to the work clear before construction begins. Holding it earlier wouldn’t work because there’s no appointed contractor to discuss these details with, and holding it after completion wouldn’t allow for pre-start alignment.