DFEENDER CONSULTANTS are here to assist you and provide peace of mind for any project you have in mind. We can help keep your project on programme and budget, whilst preventing unnecessary surprises along the way.
When disputes occur, they not only consume time and money, but pose significant risks to enjoyment of your home and a reputation if not promptly addressed and resolved. Although intent is always for a smoothly run project, commonly when homeowners seek to employ a contractor to undertake construction work at their home, there is a lack of clarity between the parties regarding the scope of the work and terms of the agreement.
The parties may have different expectations of obligations with uncertainty over responsibility. The contractor may have undertaken what they had anticipated was the extent of the agreement, yet the homeowner had perceived something different.
This uncertainty can lead to disputes arising during and after construction, with homeowners wanting to withhold payment, seek reimbursement, or demand rectification of perceived poor workmanship. Delays in project completion due to changes or unforeseen additional work can exacerbate these disputes.
At DEFENDER CONSULTANTS, we believe the most proactive method to best avoid disputes between homeowners and contractors is to set up the agreement correctly from the outset. We often find that if we are engaged early enough, advice on setting up the agreement properly is all that is needed to best avoid disputes occurring.
Here is a list of services DEFENDER CONSULTANTS offer to assist homeowners wishing to undertake a project:
When disputes occur, they not only consume time and money, but pose significant risks to enjoyment of your home and a reputation if not promptly addressed and resolved. Although intent is always for a smoothly run project, commonly when homeowners seek to employ a contractor to undertake construction work at their home, there is a lack of clarity between the parties regarding the scope of the work and terms of the agreement.
The parties may have different expectations of obligations with uncertainty over responsibility. The contractor may have undertaken what they had anticipated was the extent of the agreement, yet the homeowner had perceived something different.
This uncertainty can lead to disputes arising during and after construction, with homeowners wanting to withhold payment, seek reimbursement, or demand rectification of perceived poor workmanship. Delays in project completion due to changes or unforeseen additional work can exacerbate these disputes.
At DEFENDER CONSULTANTS, we believe the most proactive method to best avoid disputes between homeowners and contractors is to set up the agreement correctly from the outset. We often find that if we are engaged early enough, advice on setting up the agreement properly is all that is needed to best avoid disputes occurring.
Here is a list of services DEFENDER CONSULTANTS offer to assist homeowners wishing to undertake a project:
Cost Estimation and Budget Planning
Assisting in setting and managing a realistic budget for the entire project and providing accurate cost estimates for the proposed building work.
Tendering Process
Managing the tendering process by preparing and distributing tender documents, comparing bids, and assessing suitable contractors.
Contract Administration
Overseeing the contract between the homeowner and the contractor, ensuring compliance with terms, monitoring progress, and handling variations or disputes.
Value Engineering
Recommending cost-effective alternatives without compromising quality or functionality.
Cost Control
Monitoring project costs throughout the construction phase to ensure adherence to the budget.
Risk Management
Identifying and mitigating potential risks that could impact project cost or schedule.
Final Account Settlement
Assessing the final project costs, verifying variations, and facilitating the settlement of the final account between the homeowner and the contractor.
Dispute Resolution
Providing expert advice and assistance in resolving disputes related to project costs, contracts, or quality issues in the event they do arise.
Clerk of Works
Checking the compliance and quality of the construction works against the drawings, scope and regulations.