From inception to completion of any construction and engineering project there are likely to be many contractual difficulties arising. Good contract administration, appropriate advice and relevant actions taken at the right time will have a beneficial impact on the commercial success of any project.  Regardless of whether you are an Owner, Employer, Main Contractor or Sub-Contractor, the type of contract that you enter into and the conditions therein will influence the level of risk and possibly the outcome of the project.  Foremost Consultants can provide advice on contracts that clients intend entering into or are considering, highlighting areas of potential commercial and contractual risk and offering advice on how to manage those risks throughout the life of a project.

Many problems can arise during the life of a project; often these are minor issues, however, if not administered properly at the time  these can expand into major issues creating potential disputes at a later stage.  Foremost Consultants can provide commercial management services to oversee construction projects. This includes identifying areas within a client organisation where improvements could be made such as ensuring proper procedures for record keeping are implemented and maintained, contractual requirements are followed, e.g. submitting applications on time, addressing variations, issuing proper notices and advising on potential claims and the subsequent preparation and defence of these as necessary.

Where claims situations do arise, Foremost Consultants have the technical and contractual expertise to assist clients in protecting their interests in pursuit of entitlements.  If a dispute develops there are various forms of dispute resolution available; such as mediation, conciliation, adjudication, expert determination, arbitration and litigation. Foremosts Consultants extensive experience in dispute resolution enables Foremost Consultants to advise strategy and provide support to clients in managing these types of situations.