Contracts

How to Document Variations So You Actually Get Paid for Them

How to Document Variations So You Actually Get Paid for Them Variations are part of almost every construction project. Drawings change, specifications develop, access arrangements …

“We Just Cracked On”: The Risks of Starting Construction Work Before the Contract Is Finalised

In the construction industry, few phrases are as common as “we just cracked on.” It captures a familiar pattern. There is pressure to mobilise, dates …

Resources: Flowcharts to Support JCT Contract Management

Navigating the intricacies of JCT (Joint Contracts Tribunal) contracts can be challenging, particularly when multiple stakeholders, detailed procedures, and strict timelines are involved. While JCT …

Pay when paid clauses

Are ‘pay when paid’ clauses in construction contracts ever acceptable? ‘Pay when paid’ clauses seek to make payment to one party conditional on payment being …

NEC Contracts

The NEC Construction and Engineering Contract The NEC contract continues to grow in popularity. You might be tendering for a project on the NEC form …

JCT Contracts

Do you need advice or assistance in relation to a JCT contract? Have you been asked to sign a JCT contract, and you are unsure …

Letters of Intent in Construction

Are letters of intent more trouble than they’re worth? Work on construction projects sometimes begins with a crucial decision: to commence work under a Letter …

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 …

Practical Completion

Practically Perfect or Practically Complete? Practical completion is a significant milestone in any construction project, but it is not always well-understood. In this article we …

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