Construction Claims

As specialist construction consultants we have a huge amount of experience in construction claims, including claims for variations, extension of time, loss and expense, and their equivalents under other forms of contract, such as the NEC compensation event procedure.

We understand what makes a claim successful and how to knit together the relevant contractual provisions with the factual evidence of what has occurred on a project.

Many of the claims we have prepared have resulted in settlement without formal dispute resolution proceedings being required.

Contra-charges & defending claims

We have helped many parties claim contra-charges and defend against them. Contra-charges are often treated with suspicion by Adjudicators and Arbitrators and it is important to scrutinise the fundamental principles behind them and the factual evidence of them.

Extension of Time Claims and Loss and Expense Claims

A successful extension of time claim is a defence to delay damages and can also entitle the claiming party to loss and expense for the same period, turning a negative figure into a positive. We have extensive experience of extension of time claims and loss and expense claims, whether the contractual procedures have been followed or not.

Interim applications & final accounts

We have helped many parties prepare claims, interim applications and final accounts which have allowed them to settle without resorting to formal dispute resolution. Our specialist knowledge combined with high standards of presentation guarantees that any claim we prepare becomes a valuable tool for negotiation, settlement or, if necessary, formal dispute resolution.

Payment issues & recovery of aged debt

Cashflow is the lifeblood of the construction industry. We deal with payment issues every day, helping recover claims for variations, loss and expense and retention, and advise on technical issues regarding payment applications, smash and grab adjudications, payment notices and pay less notices.