Client-side delays, changes to scope, extreme weather conditions – on a construction project, many factors are beyond your control. If you’re concerned about unreasonable costs or significant payment differences, we’ll help you prepare and justify a claim.
As a specialist subcontractor, you’re an expert in your field. When you’re focused on delivery, it’s easy to lose sight of the commercial aspects of your operations. This can leave your business vulnerable to accepting changes outwith your original contract or being passed costs for factors beyond your control.
With GCM in your corner, you can navigate variations and compensation events with confidence. We’ll help you submit claims in the correct way, at the correct time. In addition, we can help you understand whether a client’s request for a price reduction or contra charges is legitimate. With our commercial guidance, you’ll get peace of mind that your profits are protected, freeing you to deliver high-standard work.
If your claim results in a dispute, or if you believe your client is withholding payments unfairly – for example, by citing poor performance or delays to work – we’ll help assess the situation and respond appropriately.
We’ll ensure you aren’t pressured into accepting unreasonable costs or payment reductions and advise on the best way to proceed, including through mediation or adjudication if necessary. Our team comprises legally trained Quantity Surveyors qualified to help you defend claims before formal dispute resolution proceedings, or in an official adjudication setting. With our support, you’ll be in the strongest position to achieve a fair outcome.
Sometimes, claims are necessary to ensure your business is fairly compensated for the work you deliver. To keep contracts commercially viable, it’s important to shield your business from unforeseen costs. At GCM, we protect our customers’ interests, providing support for growing subcontractor businesses.
Our legally trained teams routinely secure positive outcomes from dispute resolution proceedings: we regularly recover up to 10 times the value of the investment our customers make in us. Our flexible service means we can work with your business on an ongoing basis, or as and when you need our support.
Our claims and disputes service includes:
To learn how we can support your construction business, speak to a member of our team.
