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2012-02-10 Construction Law - Notice of penalty for delay.:

Hi Sener  The absence of a timely notice of delay is not fatal to claiming an extension of time - particularly where the delay was caused by the employer or the engineer involved.  This is known as an

2012-02-10 Construction Law - DAY WORKS SHEETS:

Dear Edwin,    It appears that some one has been telling porky pies.  You should ensure that all your records are consistent.  The Engineer has a duty to check any information that is used to support payments

2012-02-09 Building Homes or Extensions - Attached Pergola:

Hi William, most stud framed walls have studs spaced at 16" on center.  By locating one definite stud in the wall you want to attach to you should be able to find the rest of the studs you need by measuring

2012-02-08 Construction Law - Drawing descrepancies:

Good Morning  The question of precedence of documents is usually set down in the conditions of contract.  If this does not answer the case then the following rules will usually apply.  1. Written text

2012-02-08 Construction Law - Clause 14 programme:

Hello Marc,      In general, you can not claim for something that did not occur yet.    When something occurs, you need to assess if it is your risk, Employer's, or shared risk.    If yours. you pay damages