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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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Variations in Construction

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 …

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Terminating a construction contract

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 …

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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 …

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Pay Less Notices

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 …

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What to do if someone starts an adjudication against you

Practical steps to improve the outcome Receiving a Notice of Adjudication is likely to be the unwelcome start to an intense and stressful period. This …

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Are your standard terms and conditions leaving you exposed?

We frequently see standard terms and conditions that cause parties problems because they include certain terms or fail to include others. This article will identify …

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