6 Subcontractor Quotation Red Flags Every QS Should Check

Reviewing a subcontractor quotation is about much more than checking the final price. The cheapest quotation is not always the
Smash and Grab Adjudication | Don’t Miss This Deadline

What Is Smash and Grab Adjudication? Smash and grab adjudication is one of the most important payment issues for Quantity
How QSs Can Add Value Before the Project Starts

A Quantity Surveyor’s role should not begin when the first payment application is due. The value of a QS can
6 Things Quantity Surveyors Should Track Every Week

Good commercial management does not happen once a month. While monthly reports, CVRs and formal valuations are important, the best
What Is a Novation Agreement in Construction?

A novation agreement is a legal document that transfers one party’s rights and obligations under a contract to another party.
Understanding the Supplemental Provisions in the JCT Design and Build Contract

The JCT Design and Build Contract contains a series of optional “Supplemental Provisions” within Schedule 2. These provisions are often
Battle of Forms

“Battle of forms” is a common contractual issue in construction procurement where two parties attempt to contract on their own
Adjudication in Construction: Step by Step (With Real Timeframes)

Adjudication is one of those processes every QS knows exists… But when it actually lands on a job, it suddenly
NEC: An introduction to ‘Acceleration’

What is Acceleration? Acceleration is the process of bringing forward Completion or Key Dates compared to the Accepted Programme. It
NEC4 ECC – Contractor’s Design Responsibility Explained

Under NEC4 ECC, contractor’s design responsibility is one of the most misunderstood areas of the contract and one that regularly

