by Limeslade Marketing | Oct 10, 2024 | Claims and Disputes, Contract Clinic
This month’s compliance clinic addresses how to handle biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for construction projects. Amelia Ku-Neale of DeSimone Consulting Engineers considers implications: The question: We’re building a 0.5ha housing project on a brownfield...
by Levi Osahon | Sep 2, 2024 | Contract Clinic, Quantum
This month’s contract clinic question comes from a contractor whose client is refusing to pay for work that’s been invoiced for. Aqeel Haque looks at what recourse is available: The question: We’ve not been paid for work we believe was correctly invoiced, on time and...
by Luke Chamberlain | Jul 18, 2024 | Contract Clinic, Contracts
This month’s contract clinic question comes from a contractor wondering if they can bill more when high winds stop crane operations?’. Luke Chamberlain responds. The question We’re working on a tall building project for which we’re using craneage extensively. The wind...
by Levi Osahon | Jun 13, 2024 | Contract Clinic, Contracts
Site Communications – Question: We’re starting work on a residential project in Kent. Our employer wants us to use a WhatsApp group for communications on site – is that a good idea? Answer: The use of instant messaging as a mainstream communication tool looks...
by Limeslade Marketing | Apr 17, 2024 | Contract Clinic, Contracts
Question – Final account negotiations: “We’ve come to the final account. The employer argues the amount due is substantially lower than our costs, so we need to prepare a claim. We’ve never been in this situation before, so don’t know where to start. What...
by Limeslade Marketing | Apr 2, 2024 | Contract Clinic, Contracts
Collateral Warranties – Question: “Somebody has told me we can avoid collateral warranties on our next project, by using the rights of third parties act. Is that a good idea or should we avoid it?” Answer: It depends on what is meant by ‘avoid’. Collateral...
