Services
How We Can Help You
Contract Advisory
Contract Review & Negotiation: We provide detailed analysis of FIDIC, NEC, and bespoke construction contracts. We identify hidden risks, unfair terms, and commercial opportunities before you sign, ensuring your position is protected.
Tender & Bid Support: We assist in drafting and reviewing tender submissions to ensure full compliance and a competitive advantage, securing your interests from the very start of a project.
Risk Allocation Assessment: We offer a comprehensive assessment of contractual risks. We help you understand exactly where the risk lies and how to effectively mitigate it, tailored to your project’s unique circumstances.
Contract Management
On-Site Administration: We provide on-site or remote contract management services to ensure real-time compliance with the contract. Our work includes handling formal notices, issuing instructions, and managing variations and change orders.
Compliance & Obligations: We meticulously monitor and enforce all contractual obligations, including key dates and milestones. This minimizes your exposure to liquidated damages, financial penalties, and other risks.
Payment Application & Certification: We manage the entire payment process, from preparing detailed payment applications to ensuring timely certification and release of funds from the Engineer or Project Manager.
Dispute Resolution
DAB Adjudication: We provide expert representation for formal dispute resolution, including submissions to a Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB), a key step in FIDIC and other standard forms.
Mediation & Expert Negotiation: We represent you in out-of-court negotiations and mediation sessions, leveraging our deep industry knowledge to secure a mutually agreeable solution and avoid costly litigation.
Arbitration Support: In cases where arbitration is required, we provide comprehensive support, including preparing your case and compiling all the necessary documentation for a compelling legal argument.
Claims Management
Proactive Claims Identification: We help you identify potential claims for Extensions of Time (EOT) and additional payment or costs early, allowing for a proactive and well-documented approach.
Substantiation & Submission: We meticulously prepare and substantiate your claims, ensuring every submission is fully compliant with the contract’s notice and documentation requirements, a critical step under FIDIC contracts.
Claim Negotiation: We handle all negotiations with the opposing party, including the Engineer, to secure a fair settlement, protecting your financial interests and project timeline.
Bespoke Consultancy
Ad-Hoc Contractual Advice:
We provide clear, practical advice on specific contractual issues as they arise. Whether it’s an unexpected claim, a tricky contract clause, or a one-off dispute, we help you quickly understand your options and take the right course of action without the need for long-term engagement.- We offer tailored, one-off support on contractual matters. From resolving ad-hoc issues and interpreting complex clauses to addressing unexpected disputes, we provide practical guidance when you need it most without the commitment of long-term engagement.
Managing a construction contract under FIDIC or other standard forms of contract can be a complex journey, with risks and uncertainties at every stage. At CONSTRACT, we guide you through this complexity, reduce potential risks, and help keep your project aligned with its objectives.
Our team provides expert support to navigate the complexities of contracts and disputes. We partner with you to protect your interests, manage risk, and ensure every agreement works in your favor.
Training Centre
Well-trained teams make better decisions and achieve stronger outcomes. Our tailored FIDIC training programmes give your staff the skills and confidence to apply FIDIC provisions effectively. Delivered by FIDIC Certified Contract Managers and Trainers, our sessions cover contract structure, key clauses, claims, dispute avoidance, and dispute resolution. Through real-world case studies and hands-on exercises, we help your team turn knowledge into results.