Author: Contract & Construction Consultants

The surprising truth about responsibility for named sub-contractors and suppliers

If your client requires you to procure goods or services from a particular named sub-contractor or supplier, then common sense might suggest that your client …

Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events

Early Warning Notices What are early warning notices? Early warning notices and compensation events are specific features of the NEC form of contract. They have …

Contra-charges – How to protect your account from unfair deductions

A situation which is all too familiar to many in the construction industry is that you have finished a project and submitted your final account, …

When is a settlement agreement not a settlement agreement?

How to avoid some common pitfalls when settling disputes Anyone who works in the construction industry will know how common disputes are. These can occur …

Turning the Tables on Turnstiles

Practical Tips for Disruption and Delay Construction site turnstile gates have become increasingly popular as a means of monitoring and managing personnel access to construction …

Variations: How to Get Paid for Additional Work

As construction projects progress and develop, changes occur. These changes can be costly and are often a source of disputes. This article includes practical tips …

Termination: What you need to know

Terminating a construction contract is one of the most drastic steps a party can take. The consequences of getting it wrong can be severe, meaning …

How to get JCT contract delay notices right

Whether you like it or not, delays to construction projects are a fact of life. What is worse is that there is no automatic entitlement …

Pay Less Notices: How to protect yourself and practical tips

Despite Pay Less Notices having been around for over a decade, we frequently see parties get themselves into difficulties over them. This month’s newsletter looks …

Author: Contract & Construction Consultants

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