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Changes happen in contracts... but who pays for them?

Do you know what you can and cannot claim for when changes happen during a construction contract and plan A becomes plan Z?

Have you ever been involved in a construction project that goes exactly to plan? Changes are always needed during the contract for one reason or another but seldom are these at the risk of a contractor! So, when the scope of work changes, more often than not, so will your costs.

How can Sub-Contractors avoid getting stung here?

The key is visibility. Continuously monitoring the process of changes and keeping up to date cost change information is absolutely the best way to ensure you achieve financial success on a project.

It's really important that you can isolate the effects of change from other records so that you can validate the claims and avoid financial pain.

The way to do this is by getting into the habit of doing Monthly Variations Audits.

We can help you keep track of changes

Through our Monthly Variations Audit service we can ensure that any deviations from your contracted work scope are properly identified, notified, costed and claimed. Ultimately this will ensure you maximise the potential financial recovery.

Here's how it works...

Quantum's contract specialists will review your variations on a monthly basis, which may be at different stages. There may be some you are aware of that will be coming up for action and others you are unaware of. Then we will make sure you have notified your client in accordance with the requirements of the contract.

It's a process that allows us to evaluate variations submitted to the client and help get them agreed for payment. All part of having better systems, more complete accounts and fewer disputes.

Part of our Bundle of Services

The Monthly Variations Audit service is a key part of our bundle of services designed to help Sub-Contractors and Contractors protect themselves more comprehensively in construction projects and make sure their services can be delivered as promised with the minimum fuss or risk of financial loss. These start with Contract Vetting prior to even agreeing to work on the project right through to Retention Fund Management.

For a free initial consultation, contact Quantum CPM on 0161 974 6655 or email .

Find out more about our bundle of services.