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.
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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 …
COVID-19 and the administration of JCT contracts Problem: I am an Architect working in private practice. For administering contracts, I use the JCT. Given the current pandemic, in your opinion, what is the best contract mechanism for administrating pandemic related additional cost claims made by contractors? Response: If you mean how best can an Architect …
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Appropriation of monies Problem: I work for a building company that has enjoyed quite a long relationship with one particular client. The client is a housing developer operating at the high end of the market constructing one-off bespoke houses.
Confusion over extent of works to be carried out Problem: I have a situation which could end up costing my company a lot of money. I run a very successful tiling business. I have 2 retail shops in the East Midlands and a separate contracting company. The contracting company is basically the fixing ‘arm’ of …
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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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