NEC Contract series: Assuring labour and agency costs on NEC4 option C and E contracts

Delighted to be collaborating with NEC Contracts who are publishing our “TOP TIPS Smarter Audit...

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Plant and material costs are on the up – Construction could be in for a bumpy ride.

Two things I understand are cars and costs. There are many other things in life that...

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A perfect storm has been brewing for inflation

Current indicators for inflation in the construction industry are increasingly worrying. Latest estimates are that...

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My dad Big Al, his screwdriver and 10 red flags your contract could be in trouble

My dad Big Al  When I was a teenager, in the mid 80’s, my mates...

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The dangers of weak cost verification … 5 basic questions to ask your provider

Cost verification is a vital element of any cost reimbursable or target cost arrangement. You...

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Why contractors and subcontractors should welcome audit

We know what it’s like to be audited.  As a firm of Chartered Accountants, The...

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How cost checking can enhance or undermine collaboration in major projects

In contracts or subcontracts which seek to encourage transparency and collaboration (such as the NEC...

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Keep it simple – the 6 basic questions you should ask of your cost assurance provider

I have two children, both teenagers. I love them dearly, but they are, in many...

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Cost Assurance implications related to COVID-19

There are emerging COVID-19 related risks around People and Design charges relating to Clients operating...

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Cost assurance complexity around furlough payments

In our previous paper we shared some of the COVID-19 related cost risks that are...

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Having difficult conversations about cost (and football) in a constructive way can build trust and confidence

Aligning objectives and agreeing a mutually satisfactory action plan – a case study Some time...

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Supply Chain Health: a matter of foresight or hindsight?

Supply Chain health is clearly a serious concern for clients operating major construction programmes and...

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