Contract reviews
NEC3 Contract Review Services
Our firm specialises in comprehensive NEC3 (New Engineering Contract) contract review and management, offering expert guidance to clients navigating this widely used form of contract in the construction and engineering industries.
Our expertise in NEC3 contracts ensures that our clients can confidently navigate these collaborative yet complex agreements, maximising project success while minimising risks and disputes.
Key aspects of our NEC3 contract review services include:
Contract Selection: Advising on the most appropriate NEC3 contract option e.g ECC, TSC, PSC and secondary options for your project.
Risk Assessment: Identifying and analysing potential risks within the contract terms, helping clients understand their exposure and obligations.
Clause Analysis: Detailed review of contract clauses, particularly focusing on payment mechanisms, compensation events, and early warning procedures.
Customisation Guidance: Assisting in tailoring Z-clauses to address project-specific requirements while maintaining the collaborative spirit of NEC3.
Compliance Strategy: Developing strategies to ensure adherence to NEC3’s emphasis on proactive management and clear communication.
Training and Workshops: Offering bespoke training sessions to project teams on NEC3 principles, procedures, and best practices.
Dispute Avoidance: Providing advice on implementing NEC3’s dispute resolution mechanisms effectively to minimise conflicts.
Contract Administration Support: Ongoing assistance with NEC3-specific processes such as early warning registers, risk reduction meetings, and Clause 32 programme submissions.
JCT Contract Services
Our firm offers extensive expertise in JCT contracts, one of the most widely used standard forms of building contracts in the UK construction industry.
We provide comprehensive services to guide clients through the intricacies of JCT contracts, ensuring optimal project outcomes.
Our JCT contract services include:
Contract Selection: Advising on the most suitable JCT contract form for your project, whether it’s the Standard Building Contract, Design and Build Contract, Minor Works, or other specialised forms.
Risk Analysis: Identifying and assessing potential risks within the chosen JCT contract, helping clients understand their liabilities and obligations.
Contract Review and Interpretation: Detailed analysis of contract clauses, focusing on key areas such as payment terms, extensions of time, loss and expense claims, and variations.
Amendments and Particulars: Assisting in drafting contract amendments and completing contract particulars to tailor the agreement to project-specific requirements.
Procurement Advice: Guidance on the tendering process and contractor selection in alignment with JCT contract principles.
Contract Administration: Supporting clients in fulfilling their contractual obligations, including certification of payments, issuing instructions, and managing variations.
Dispute Resolution: Providing expert advice on JCT dispute resolution mechanisms, including adjudication, arbitration, and mediation procedures.
Training: Offering customised workshops and training sessions on JCT contract management for project teams and stakeholders.
Claims Management: Assisting in the preparation, submission, and evaluation of claims under JCT contracts, including extensions of time and loss and expense claims.
Contract Close-out: Guidance on final account procedures, defects liability period management, and project completion processes.