Variation disputes are one of the most common (and costly) issues in construction projects. Misunderstandings around entitlement, unclear instructions, and lack of documentation often lead to delayed payments, strained relationships, and even legal battles. To help contractors, project managers, and quantity surveyors navigate these challenges, our step-by-step action plan provides a clear, practical framework for […]
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Your Systematic Approach to Variation Valuation Once entitlement is established, understanding the contractual principles and mechanisms governing variations gives you powerful tools to navigate the valuation process. If you missed part one of this series, where we covered how to establish entitlement, read it now. Understanding Your Contract’s Valuation Hierarchy Many standard construction contracts establish […]
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1 in 5 Adjudications Directly Relate to Variation Disputes This means money that you may be entitled to but haven’t yet been paid. Even worse, a shocking 73% of payment disputes potentially hide variation disputes that should have been resolved months earlier. For every day that these disputes continue, your hard-earned profit slips away….. directly […]
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Project lifecycles are often dictated by an end date. The procurement of a project has many stages, some of which may not always go to plan. This often results in condensing of the construction programme leading to an urgency to get the contract negotiations complete. In addition, construction contracts can be incredibly complex. It can […]
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I was reviewing a contract which reminded me of the issues that arose in the case of Rochford Construction Ltd v Kilhan Construction Ltd. The case highlighted the importance of having clear and unambiguous payment provisions. These provisions must comply with the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act (the Act). The contract I was reviewing […]
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We recently hosted an event looking at proving and resolving construction disputes. Carlo Taczalski of Crown Office Chambers and Sam Bawden of Holmes & Hills solicitors joined Edward Carolan for a discussion with Annie Clift chairing the discussion on dispute resolution in 2020 and beyond. You can watch the recording, or read the review below: […]
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Delayed projects are likely to be a significant feature of the coming months, as productivity reduces or changes as a result of COVID-19. But how do you go about evidencing and proving delay? The original cause of a delay or disruption may well be the pandemic. Yet many may be surprised to find that will […]
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Construction Technology Adoption – Where Are We Going? A few weeks ago, as COVID-19 was just becoming a part of our lives, we hosted a round table discussion hosted by Denise Chevin of BIM+. The event looked at how tech might be more easily adopted, what legal issues are out there and the implications for […]
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