Customer refusing access to complete the works Can a customer refuse to allow my fitter to complete a job? Problem: Hi. I hope you can advise me on where my company legally stands with a customer. The sum involved is small, but it is the principle of the matter as the customer has been an …
Email hacking in the construction industry – who is liable? Slightly different to my usual column – I have decided to write an article on email fraud as over the past couple of years, a number of clients have approached me who are concerned about email fraud; some because they have received electronic communications from …
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What is the best standard form of building contract to use? Identifying the best standard form of building contract to use for a project Problem: It is not so much of a problem, but a question that I have, which is posed every time my company is awarded a project – what is the best …
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How can you guard against insolvency post COVID-19? With tough economic times ahead across our region and beyond, it’s crucial that businesses protect themselves against insolvency. Leicestershire Builder’s regular contributor Michael Gerard of Michael Gerard Solicitors (www.mg-law.co.uk) offers some timely advice. As history has taught us, construction is always one of the first sectors to …
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How do I suspend operations during the Covid-19 pandemic without being in breach of contract? Coronavirus pandemic and its impact on construction contracts Problem: I have a situation that is no doubt going to be of huge interest to other contractors and companies allied to the construction industry (and indeed, all other sectors of the …
Delayed work given to another contractor – can I claim damages? Sub-contract order given to another contractor Problem: Your view on an issue we have would be appreciated. We have a sub-contract order for just over £18,000 to undertake roof repairs. The work should have commenced on 20th January 2020, but this start date was …
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What can I do about a non-paying customer who is making false damage claims? Non-paying customer now claiming damage Problem: I run a small building company and most of my work is for the domestic market – extensions, alterations, improvements etc. A few months back I completed an extension for a customer who has yet …
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I am at my wits end with a customer, and just don’t know what to do Wits end with a customer Problem: Firstly, a bit of background information. I am a builder, sole trader, with no employees and use subbies as and when needed and have built up a great reputation since starting out by …
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Can you please explain how the JCT Minor Works 2016 actually works? JCT Minor Works 2016 – Please Explain! Problem: My building company specialises in refurbishment and our client base is a mixture of local authority work and private developers. Most of the time when the company receive orders for work, it is just a …
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How do I minimise risk when taking on larger civil engineering projects? Minimising risk Problem: I run a smallish civil engineering contractor. I started up the company in 2009, although I had little choice as the company I was working for at the time ceased trading due to the credit crunch. Since then, my own …
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