Understanding Construction Contract Claims Before They Become Expensive Disputes
A Comprehensive Guide Is Coming Soon
Construction Contract Claims are part of many commercial construction projects. They may arise because of variations, delays, latent conditions, disruption, changes in scope, unpaid work or other contractual events that affect time, cost or project delivery.
Many legitimate claims fail because the contract was not followed. Notices are submitted late, supporting records are incomplete, contractual requirements are overlooked or the claim is not properly prepared. By the time a dispute develops, recovering the entitlement can become far more difficult.
Blaze Business & Legal is preparing a comprehensive guide explaining how Construction Contract Claims work, the contractual requirements that commonly apply and the practical steps construction businesses can take to better protect their commercial position throughout a project.
The Guide Will Cover
What Is a Construction Contract Claim?
Understand what a Construction Contract Claim is, how contractual claims arise and the different types of entitlements that may be available under a construction contract.
The Most Common Types of Construction Contract Claims
Learn about the claims most frequently encountered on commercial construction projects, including Variations, Extensions of Time, Delay Costs, Latent Conditions, Payment Claims and other contractual entitlements.
Why Construction Contract Claims Often Fail
Explore the most common reasons contractors lose otherwise valid claims, including missed notices, poor project records, inadequate evidence and failing to comply with contractual procedures.
What Do Construction Contracts Usually Require?
Understand the contractual processes that commonly apply to claims, including notice requirements, time limits, supporting documentation and assessment procedures.
The Importance of Project Records
Discover why site diaries, photographs, correspondence, programmes, cost records and contemporaneous documents often determine whether a claim succeeds or fails.
Construction Contract Claims and Variations
Learn how variations frequently develop into contractual claims and why managing variations properly throughout a project is critical to protecting profitability.
Construction Contract Claims and Extensions of Time
Understand how delays, changes to the programme and contractual notice requirements can affect entitlement to additional time and related claims.
Delay, Disruption and Acceleration Claims
An overview of the different circumstances that may give rise to delay-related claims and the practical issues construction businesses should consider.
Payment Claims and Construction Contract Claims
Learn how contractual claims differ from statutory payment claims and why understanding both processes is important on commercial construction projects.
Common Mistakes Construction Businesses Make
Practical observations from decades of working with Contractors and Subcontractors, including recurring commercial and contractual issues that regularly reduce claim recoveries.
Better Contract Administration Leads to Better Claims
Explore practical systems that may assist construction businesses to improve documentation, communication, notice compliance and commercial management throughout project delivery.
When a Construction Lawyer Should Become Involved
Understand when legal advice may assist before claims become disputes, during contract administration or when significant contractual issues begin to emerge.
Need Advice Before This Guide Is Published?
If you are dealing with contractual claims, disputed entitlements or contract administration issues on a construction project, Blaze Business & Legal provides practical legal and commercial advice for Contractors, Subcontractors and construction businesses throughout Australia.
Many claim disputes can be reduced or avoided by understanding the contract before work begins and maintaining strong Contract Administration throughout the project.
A Construction Contract Review before signing often costs significantly less than resolving a variation dispute after work has already been completed.
Rachelle Hare brings 25+ years as a Commercial Lawyer and Commercial Manager to her advice, and she can support you across a number of areas relating to Construction Contract Variations. Call her direct to discuss your variation challenge and how she can help.
