CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT HELP DESK
AFFORDABLE JCT, NEC & BESPOKE
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT RISK MANAGEMENT
The whole of the UK Construction Industry is built and serviced by subcontractors and specialist companies all operating under various forms of Building Contracts such as JCT and NEC Contracts more than likely incorporating modifications or worse still a Main Contractors Bespoke Contract unsurprisingly favoured towards the Main Contractor incorporating onerous terms and conditions for subcontractors.
If you are a small to medium sized owner run sub-contractor or specialist company operating in the construction industry you are expert in your product or field of operation. Invariably what you are not is an expert in contract law nor can you justify employing an “in-house” contractual expert.
If you need help Fresh JCT your In-house Construction Contract Management and Support Team
Fresh JCT was formed to provide owner run business with Construction Contract support, guidance and advice on construction contracts and construction disputes.
What sets us apart from lawyers is that we have had nearly 50 years’ experience of working on sites and understand the day to day and varied pressures of working on sites.
We only deal with SME business in the construction industry.
Unlike expensive lawyers we don’t charge by the hour but give you a “fixed fee” before you instruct us to proceed on your behalf.
Our services range from providing a simple set of terms and conditions through to helping prepare and guiding subcontractors through meditation and adjudication. However, the core of work is:-
- Reviewing, commenting and in some instances negotiating on behalf of our client JCT, NEC and Bespoke Construction Contracts and Collateral Warranties.
- The provision of standard documents to enable companies to day to day manage construction contracts themselves.
- Reviewing, commenting and in some instances negotiating on behalf of our client Collateral Warranties.
- Contract Business Health Check (a bit like ISO 9001 audits but specifically relating to contractual and commercial matters) to check you are not exposed to unnecessary risk.
- Project Management support, guidance & mentoring. Help companies get paid for material off site.
- Dispute resolution.
- We can even provide presentations to your employees, so they understand the risks & opportunities of working under these contracts.
If you have a construction contract problem or more importantly want to avoid one Fresh JCT or one of our associates can help.
We promise no legal jargon but to give clear, unambiguous advice and guidance in plain English