Problem: Some few years ago my specialist contracting business had a contract with a large (and well known) construction company, and to assist my business in carrying out the contract, I employed a couple of sub-contractors. In 2018, the construction company went into administration, and my business was so badly affected it had to cease …
Problem: I run a small painting and decorating company and earlier this year I was awarded a contract to carry out painting to a small block of ten purpose built flats in the centre of Leicester City. The scope of works was straight forward, painting the walls and ceilings in a single colour (magnolia) with …
Problem: My wife and I are in the early stages of renovating a private property we purchased, of which once completed, we plan to move into as our home. No work has started on site yet, but we have employed a firm of architects who had been progressing the design. A few weeks ago, we …
How is AI shaping the legal industry? As technology continues to advance, the legal industry is finding itself at the forefront of AI integration. From document review to contract management, AI is transforming the way law firms operate, both in the UK and around the world. While some lawyers remain sceptical of these changes, others …
Problem: My company completed a new build for a client back in March 2016, but the final account was not never agreed, which left around £48,000 still in contention. We attended the defects within the 6-month defects liability period and although it was always my intention to chase up the account, other priorities always seemed …
Problem: Could you help me to understand the consequences if my company fails to pay a sub-contractor that has produced very poor quality work on 2 of our projects? My company is a building contractor and we employed the sub-contractor to carry out drylining work on 2 of our projects earlier in the year. However, …
Problem: I am a commercial manager for a specialist contractor, and we are currently in dispute over a final account with a client who is the main contractor on a new build that was completed in late 2022. I have had a couple of meetings with my opposite number and some progress is being made …
Problem: It is not so much a problem I have that requires a ‘cure’, but rather I am seeking pointers that will help prevent potential problems in the future. I run a construction company that turns over just under £10 million per year. The type of work we do is quite varied, ranging from [large] …
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Problem: I own a small mechanical and plumbing contracting business and a few months ago my company started work on a new build project for a main contractor. After starting work, the main contractor asked me to sign a collateral warranty. I do not have any experience of collateral warranties and I assumed that this …
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Problem: Being in the building game, I have been a regular reader of the Leicestershire Builder and have always enjoyed your column, and although I have never had any major problems with clients or suppliers during my 20 plus years of trading that has required me to seek professional advice, I do have a personal …
