Quantum meruit meaning? “Quantum meruit” is a Latin phrase that means “as much as he has deserved.” A reasonable remuneration or compensation deserves work done by a person or organization based on a retroactive agreement called quantum meruit. Quantum meruit claims in the Construction industry What are these quantum meruit claims? When a contractor has executed aContinue reading “Why Quantum meruit claims are controversial in the industry?”
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Liquidated damages/Delay damages in construction
The short norm for the “Liquidated damages” is known as “LD”. The main intention of liquidated damage is to cover the client against the Contractor’s time-related obligations. If the Contractor breaches the contract, the client can ask (deduct) predetermined sum agreed as “liquidated damages” or “Delay damages”. The principal of Liquidated Damages/ Delay Damages LetContinue reading “Liquidated damages/Delay damages in construction”
Provisional sum/Day works/legislative adjustments in construction as per FIDIC 99
Provisional sums in construction under FIDIC 1999 Provisional sums in construction are the best guest values provided by the consultants at the tender stage, For works cannot be determined at the earlier stage (As an example, excavating of uncertain soil conditions). So consultants are stating provisional sum amounts for these kinds of works (works whichContinue reading “Provisional sum/Day works/legislative adjustments in construction as per FIDIC 99”
Cost reimbursement contract/Cost plus Contracts
Cost reimbursement contract is also known as the Cost-plus contracts. Unlike the fixed price contracts, quantities are not prefixed in the cost-reimbursable contracts. The contractor is valuing the project based on the Drawings & specs given by the consultants or client. The final value of the project will be agreed upon based on these documents.Continue reading “Cost reimbursement contract/Cost plus Contracts”
Variations in construction -under FIDIC 1999
Variations in Construction Variations are also called as change orders in construction. Any modification or change to works (agreed in the contract) is treated as a variation. These modifications or changes can divide into three main categories. Addition to the work agreed in the contract. Omission to work agreed in the contract. Substitution or alterationContinue reading “Variations in construction -under FIDIC 1999”
Choosing suitable FIDIC Contract?
What is FIDIC Contracts Choosing suitable FIDIC contract is very important for the smooth execution of a project. FIDIC Contracts are the leading documents used outside the UK. (for forming contacts in the construction industry). International Federation of Consulting Engineers or Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils draft and publish these FIDIC Contracts. Red book and theContinue reading “Choosing suitable FIDIC Contract?”
Construction risk assessment at tender stage
In construction, Risk assessments are a very important factor in each stage of a project. Before the construction at the tendering stage, the contractor should do a proper risk assessment. There are two kinds of risk in the construction process. First one is the risks which can quantify (quantifiable risks). And the other one, whichContinue reading “Construction risk assessment at tender stage”
Tendering process 1st step -decision to tender
The tendering process in construction-1st step Incorrect tendering and estimation process can lead a company into dangerous situations. Underestimation of a project can hurt owners and employees of the company at the construction stage. And overestimation can push the company out of the competition (tender rejections). Therefore any company should have a proper strategy orContinue reading “Tendering process 1st step -decision to tender”
Quick Guide to extension of time claims (EOT Claims)
Extension of time claims(EOT claims) are the most discussed type of claims in the construction industry, the Main intention of this article is to give you a better understanding of EOT claims. Before we move into further details on the extension of time claims we will look into the nature of the extension of timeContinue reading “Quick Guide to extension of time claims (EOT Claims)”
6 most popular types of tendering methods in the construction industry
There are various types of tendering methods, to analyze, negotiate and award a project to a contractor. But We can only identify two types of contractual bindings in the construction industry. The first is a standing offer under a maintenance work for a specified period, and this contract type is rare compared to others. TheContinue reading “6 most popular types of tendering methods in the construction industry”