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Preparing an accurate take off is important. It forms the basis of your price. Yet a high number of issues we come across originate with a mistake in the take off. Most issues originate from either: Not understanding the scope;...
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The contract terms & the estimate are sometimes seen as unrelated documents; how often have you priced an estimate without reviewing the contract terms? The t’s & c’s can affect the price in many ways, for example: Contract dates –...
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Having the ability and knowledge to amend onerous and unfair clauses is one of the benefits of conducting a contract review. The other, is understanding your obligations and opportunities under the contract. If you understand what your obligations are, you...
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Signing a construction contract knowing there are elements which are unfair & may come back to bite you later isn’t the best way to start a project. You may say normally things works out – but what about when it doesn’t....
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Standard rates are great for getting tenders out the door quickly, but don’t take into account the peculiarities of the project being priced. You may win on some & lose on others – with the overall result being mediocre returns...
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We’ve had a few conversations recently regarding issues with claims. In all cases these issues could have been resolved or avoided if adequate contemporaneous records had been taken. Many times, records consist of a couple of lines in a site...
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Reading a contract that you don’t understand can be very over whelming & intimidating, coupled with the client pressuring you to return a signed contract, it can just be easier to sign & forget. However, in doing so you’re increasing...
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We typically work with construction contractors who have a turnover of between £1-£5m. At this stage you’re growing & taking on board larger projects for larger contractors. Which is great 😊 However be mindful that the larger you go the...
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Project reviews are valuable tools; done properly they’ll capture: What went wrong / right What you would have done better / differently Supply chain performance How the tender held up against construction Innovations in methodology / material use These are...
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Slashing prices & programme is never a good bid winning strategy. The price & programme you submit to the client should be your price best price to do complete the works & make a profit. Trying to compete against your...
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