ARCADIS have recently published their Global Construction Dispute Report 2019. The report says that the Number 1 reason for disputes in the Middle East is ‘Poorly drafted or incomplete and unsubstantiated claims’. So in light of this, we’ve put together a list of 10 things that you can do to ensure acceptance of your claims quickly and successfully:
- Ensure that you submit notices in accordance with the requirements of the contract and within the prescribed time frames.
- Ensure that those responsible for compiling the claim have the required qualifications, experience and knowledge to produce a professional claim in accordance with best practice.
- Ensure that the detailed particulars of the claim comply with the requirements of the contract.
- Ensure that the claim links cause and effect.
- If you are claiming and extension of time, ensure that you demonstrate the effect of the delay on the completion date by a suitable method of delay analysis.
- Ensure that you demonstrate your entitlement to an award by reference to the contract.
- Ensure that any calculations of time and quantum you explain and substantiate adequately.
- Ensure that you substantiate every fact you rely on and every statement you make in the claim.
- Ensure that anyone unfamiliar with the events or the project can understand your claim.
- Ensure that your claim contains all the information necessary for the respondent to reach a decision.
Hewitt Decipher Partnership’s expert consultants have been preparing and responding to claims for many years. Can we help you? Get in touch via our contact page; we would be happy to discuss any support that you may need.