Construction Dispute Avoidance
Avoiding disputes should be a primary objective for any party that is engaged in a construction or rail project as disputes have the ability to damage trading relationships and will invariably prove disruptive to a business, not to mention the negative impact upon financial performance. There is however a degree of inevitability that differences of opinion between parties will arise from time to time.
Prevention is better than a cure and the likelihood of a dispute occurring can be significantly reduced with careful consideration of contractual intentions and robust commercial management during the lifetime of a project.
Prevention is better than a cure and the likelihood of a dispute occurring can be significantly reduced with careful consideration of contractual intentions and robust commercial management during the lifetime of a project.
Dispute Avoidance Methods
Vantis can help ensure that your contracts are concluded and administered successfully by providing the services below:
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Risk Management
As the complexity of a construction project grows, so does the risk. Implementing proven practices to plan, manage and minimise risk will remove uncertainties that can increase the chance of a dispute occurring.
We can draw upon 30 years' experience in the construction and rail industries to deliver proven risk strategies to avoid undue project risk. We can undertake initial risk analysis as well as operate a watching brief throughout the duration of project thus mitigating the potential for disruption, delays and disputes and placing you in the best possible position should unavoidable disputes occur.
We can also supply training to your employees in construction risk management (understanding the risk management process, managing a Risk Register, conducting risk reduction meetings etc.).
More general commercial construction training can also be provided, tailored specifically to the needs of your business.
We can draw upon 30 years' experience in the construction and rail industries to deliver proven risk strategies to avoid undue project risk. We can undertake initial risk analysis as well as operate a watching brief throughout the duration of project thus mitigating the potential for disruption, delays and disputes and placing you in the best possible position should unavoidable disputes occur.
We can also supply training to your employees in construction risk management (understanding the risk management process, managing a Risk Register, conducting risk reduction meetings etc.).
More general commercial construction training can also be provided, tailored specifically to the needs of your business.
Contract Drafting for Dispute Avoidance
Construction and rail contracts are notorious for giving rise to disputes, often requiring multiple claims to be considered along with a significant volume of documentary evidence. Ensuring that the fundamentals of the contract are correct at the outset is, therefore, critical in order to give the best chance of avoiding such occurrences.
Whilst many construction contracts will be 'standard form contacts', new risks and potential areas for dispute are inevitably introduced by way of bespoke amendments made by the parties.
We can advise on the contract drafting prior to contracts being executed to highlight any non-standard clauses or provide advice on areas such as:
Whilst many construction contracts will be 'standard form contacts', new risks and potential areas for dispute are inevitably introduced by way of bespoke amendments made by the parties.
We can advise on the contract drafting prior to contracts being executed to highlight any non-standard clauses or provide advice on areas such as:
- Notices - The contractual requirements for the circumstances and the format and information that needs to be included in any notices.
- Early Warnings Notices - Format, template and advice on issuing.
- Relevant Events / Compensation Events - Risk allocation between Employer and Contractor.
- Particularly onerous clauses and compliance therewith.
Dispute Avoidance Consultants
Whether you require dispute avoidance advice on a potential or existing contract, we can help and so please get in touch.
For an initial discussion on your construction or rail risk management requirements:
