Problem: I would be grateful if you could give me some advice please. We are a carpentry company and have carried out labour only carpentry work for a house builder under an agreed contract. However, they are holding back quite a large amount of retention monies, which is now due, claiming that there are various …
Problem: We are general building and M&P contractors that focus on maintenance and repair, with the majority of the work being direct with the end user. A little while back we were approached by a well known high street brand who where seeking a contractor to carry out general maintenance work of its retail shops …
The war against Cyber Crime Email scams are becoming more prevalent and despite security measures being in place, emails can be hacked and the contents altered. Prevention is of course better than cure; so just how does a business go about ensuring that it does not fall prey to email hacking? Below are some tips: …
Client not paying Problem: I would really appreciate any advice you can give to me regarding a client not making payment.
Revisions to the original work Problem: I am a self-employed builder and require some advice in relation to a dispute I have with a customer. I quoted and was then instructed on quite a large job (well, large for me). An agreement was also signed.
Enforcing a County Court Judgement Problem: In 2020, I had to take a client to court. My claim was for approximately £7,000.00, which represented the outstanding amount on the bill I had sent to the client when I had completed her extension.
Who is the contracting party? Problem: I am rather embarrassed with the issue I have – I cannot identify the party that I have contracted with!
Can I claim for my losses from a no-show sub-contractor? Problem: I need some advice concerning whether it is possible to invoice a sub-contractor for failing to arrive on site on a set date which in turn not only held-up the job, but cost my company quite a bit of money.
The definition of practical completion Problem: What is your definition of practical completion? The times I have had this argument with my client’s and / or their professional team is numerous. From my perspective, I consider that the contract administrator should certify completion providing most of the major work is completed – if there are …
Understanding critical path programmes Problem: I work for a well known retailer as a building surveyor in the procurement department. I have recently read an article on delays in the construction industry and the importance of having a well-thought out construction programme from the outset, including identifying the activities on the critical path of the …
