Sub-contractor questioning terms and conditions Developer has issued a written order with new terms & conditions Problem: I am a freelance quantity surveyor and seek assistance on behalf of one of my clients. The client in question is a plastering sub-contractor and earlier this year it was invited to submit a schedule of rates for …
Can a developer withhold my tools and equipment? Developer will not allow contractor on development to collect equipment without a fee. Problem: Hi. I am the Managing Director of a small building contractor that specialises in the construction of bespoke houses and small volume housing developments. Earlier this year, my company commenced work on a …
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Cheque bounced! Problem: Hello. I have a customer who is delaying / not paying an invoice. I have found out from another tradesperson that this is not the first time that he has done this. I have recently written to this customer, given them a deadline and advised that if they did not pay by …
No written instructions for additional work Problem: I recently completed the construction of a new building for a client who has since let the property. The contract in place was the Federation of Master Builders (“FMB”) Domestic Contract for Minor Building Work (“MW”). During the work, we carried out numerous items of additional works via …
Resolving a dispute Problem: I am a director and co-owner of a medium sized building company, carrying out work within a 50 mile radius of the Leicester. In September of last year, we finished a big project (well, big for us), which was refurbishing and extending an old care home that was being converted into …
Main contractor refusing to pay Problem: I run a groundwork subcontractor, and currently have a problem with a main contractor who is withholding monies, due to the quarrel between the main contractor and the client (a home owner). The client is happy with the works my company has completed but the job has been badly …
Walked off job due to non-payment Problem: I hope you may be able to help me. My company is a specialist mechanical contractor, having started it up in 2009, and although it is still quite small in terms of turnover, we have a solid client base that is responsible for a significant proportion of our …
Faulty material Problem: My company recently completed a major refurbishment of a large dwelling in Cambridgeshire for a private individual, having been engaged as the designer and builder. My in-house designer selected a floor covering and obtained the customer’s approval, and then we placed an order with a sub-contractor for the supply and installation. The …
Adjudication – what is it? Problem: I am the managing director of a general building company and we specialise in the erection of industrial warehouses. Back in 2012, we received an enquiry from another main contractor (albeit much bigger than us). The work involved was for the construction of 3 new warehouses, whereby we would …
Concrete supplier demanding payment Problem: On a small housing development that my company recently undertook as main contractor, (3 detached houses), the driveway was concreted by a specialist paving contracting. It was a little late finishing, but no dramas and the job was done and I paid the specialist. About one month ago, I had …
