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Getting your construction contracts right will maximise profit, reduce risk and avoid disputes. We have experience in all the standard form construction contracts such as JCT and NEC, as well as bespoke contracts. We assist parties at all levels of the contractual chain, acting for employers, contractors, sub-contractors and consultants.
Dealing with UK and international contracts, we can help you with letters of intent, drafting contracts, completing standard contract forms, drafting standard terms and collateral warranties, guarantees and bonds.
We provide commercial support focussed on assisting our clients to negotiate, set up and run a project to maximise profit and minimise risk.
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We provide clear and concise advice, in plain English, to help you understand the risks presented by your draft contracts. We use a traffic light colour-coding system helping you prioritise issues. We also provide suggested comments back to the other party and can assist with drafting clauses to help you quickly and efficiently negotiate the amendments that you require.
Read MoreGetting a construction contract properly set up is one of the best ways of ensuring success and preventing disputes. Huge problems can be avoided by taking steps to ensure that the contract is reasonable and accurately reflects what has been agreed and priced. We can help you avoid these problems by assisting in the negotiation process.
Read MoreA properly administered contract is much more likely to be commercially successful and much less likely to result in a dispute. We provide advice and support, such as notices, templates, and correspondence to help you achieve the best from your projects.
Read MoreThese are mechanisms of providing security in respect of breaches or insolvency. We can help you to understand what risks in, and whether terms are reasonable.
Read MoreConsultant appointments and novation agreements (which transfer rights and obligations to different parties) differ from other construction contracts in some key respects. They must be carefully drafted to preserve entitlements and achieve the desired outcomes.
Read MoreWhy Choose us for Construction Contracts?
- Over 40 years of experience in construction law.
- Proven track record of advising on construction contracts.
- Personalised service tailored to your case.
- Dedicated team of highly qualified Construction Contract Consultants
- Free, no-obligation consultation.
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Construction Contract FAQs
This is entirely dependent upon what the contract says. Generally speaking the right to refuse to carry out instructions is very limited and refusing without the right to do so will mean that you are in breach of contract. In JCT contracts it is usually confined to instructions that amount to variations where you may be able to raise a reasonable objection. Then you need not comply to the extent that you have provided a reasonable objection. There are some other circumstances in which instructions can be refused, but they require careful consideration of the facts.
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