A contractors entitlement to seek variations are generally written into most construction contracts, however the understanding of what is and isn’t a variation can often be misunderstood. Contract documents often include hundreds of pages of specifications, documents, drawings and information that a contractor should have considered within their contract price and schedule. All too often for sub-contractors these documents and the obligations within them are passed from the client through the supply chain, often in an un-amended state.
If you’re a sub-sub-contractor, given a PO and a scope of works, with a statement included stating “that the contents of the head contract must be adhered to” are you actually sure of what your scope of work, specifications and requirements actually are? At TVC we can provided guidance and support before and after entering into contract to advise on risk awareness and where variations should be put forwards.
Whilst everybody enters into contract with the desire to meet the projects goals, the reality is that many projects will face a situation which will require either the preparation or defence of a claim or significant variation.
Three of TVC’s recent appointments have been on projects that have run into disputes. TVC are providing commercial support to Quantum Experts and Lawyers supporting our clients through these challenging times. One of these projects was settled via mediation without the need to proceed to Adjudication due to the preparation of successful contractual claim documents by TVC.
Whilst TVC do not proclaim themselves to be claims experts, the experience of working within an industry surrounded by such scenarios has led to a significant appreciation of best practice to prepare for such a claim situation.
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