If you are slow in notifying a claim for an Extension of Time, [1] it’s potentially a bad situation, but all is not lost.   A Contractor...

There are two all-important rule books that require our constant, thorough and relentless study of, in the quest to know the truth about...

There is nothing in NZS3910, SA2017 or the CCA that requires us to calculate our claims on a “value to date basis”, less a previous value...

Qualifying circumstances must always be treated as a variation. It is a choice to argue badly as a tactic to distract, confuse, delay,...

In these supply shortage, inflationary times, we order everything we can early, to secure the programme and the budget. But price and...

What is natural justice? The words “natural justice” have specific meaning in the law. Natural justice comprises two rules, the rule...

Here we explore [1] Valuing Variation, [2] Valuing Other Matters, and [3] the Principles of Valuation, to be applied to everything being...

Three infill units, Auckland's North Shore 2021 There was a time when subcontractors were never allowed to be late. It was a time when,...

To ensure fair resolution of claims emanating from subcontractors, the Head Contractor must be transparent with the Principal about...

Our industry has largely lived with Fixed Price Lump Sum contracts since the 1980’s demise of labour awards and relatively stable low...

Great customer service includes promptly presenting complete, detailed, accurate accounts. Your client has expectations about your...

The Contractors financial and overhead expenses include any number of risks that frequently arise including the financial impact of Covid-19