DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Disagreements can and do occur on construction projects, often due to misunderstandings arising from poor paperwork and undercooked pre-contract negotiations. Where two parties see matters quite differently, a third party is sometimes necessary to intervene and make recommendations. Disputes usually relate to money, time or quality, and a QS could be an ideal candidate to independently advise on cost or quality issues (on both sides of the issue). When it comes to delays, unless the contract or agreement specifically details the time period within which delivery should have taken place, it’s usually very difficult to make a successful claim for compensation or consequential costs incurred. A quantity surveyor can help you summarise consequential losses effectively, which might assist with your negotiations.