Construction Law Clinic

Client withholding monies on the basis of defects on another contract Problem: Carpenter having money held by contractor I am a self-employed carpenter and have recently carried out work on some flats for a new client who is a carpentry sub-contractor, who in turn has the carpentry contract with a main contractor. I am having […]

Building company not paying invoice and I have no written contract Problem: Can a project manager make a claim when a building company refuses to pay? I am a freelance project manager. Back in February/March 2017, I was asked to project manage a small housing development (5 units) for a builder.  Having thought about it,

Manufacturer refusing to deliver construction goods Problem: Construction manufacturer won’t deliver ducting until we pay additional money I have a problem with a manufacturer who is refusing to supply goods previously ordered. My company is a heating and ventilation contractor, and we are currently working on a refurbishment contract, where we are upgrading the existing

Methods of resolving a construction dispute with a client Problem: Final account cannot be agreed. How can a dispute be resolved?In September of last year, the construction company that I work for completed a new-build project for a client.  The project was administered under the JCT Intermediate Form of Contract 2011.  My company has since

Who is responsible for paint render failure? Problem: Customer unhappy with paintwork on poor state of renderI run a small painting and decorating firm. Earlier this year, I was asked by a customer to quote for re-painting render to the outside of a 1930’s bungalow. When I viewed the existing render, I advised the customer

Should I wait for a written contract from contractor before starting work? Problem: Strong relationship with contractor jeopardised by waiting for a contract? I have been working on a large building site for the past six months as a contractor.  The site has been split into five phases, and I have almost finished phase 2,

Building site late completion leading to damages for delay Problem: Do we have to pay damages for not completing building site on time? We entered into a contract to build three detached bungalows on the outskirts of Rugby.  The form of contract was not a usual standard form, but one that our client had drafted

Final certificate issued but client refusing to make payment for construction work Problem: Contract administrator passed final certificate under the JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2011 Back in 2014, the building company I work for entered into a JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2011 to construct a large extension to a health and fitness centre for a

Regular contactor not paying sub-contractor for construction work completed Problem: Contractor deemed work unsatisfactory and is contra charging I am a carpentry sub-contractor, with most of my work coming from one source, the main contractor.  When I take on work for this construction contractor, it is usually by way of a verbal agreement. Every Friday

Pay Less Notice issued after agreement on extension of completion date Problem: Client issues Pay Less Notice for late completion I work as a contracts manager for a main contractor. Back in January 2016, we started work on the refurbishment of an office block in Birmingham. It was nothing too complex, and we were supposed