Suspension Claims
We are Quantity Surveying practice specialising in quantum of losses arising from suspension.
400+
Claims Successfully Handled
25+ Years
Experience in Construction
A Quantity Surveying Practice Regulated by the RICS
Suspension Claims
When a contract is suspended costs can be significant.
We specialise in quantifying the losses arising from the exercise of suspension of construction contracts.
We Quantify Your Claim for Suspension Costs
Overview
A right to suspend for non-payment, with an extension of time for the period of suspension and "a reasonable amount in respect of costs and expenses reasonably incurred by that party as a result of the exercise of the right", is provided pursuant to statutory legislation set out under Section 112 of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, as amended by the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, (the 'HGCRA 1996'.) Suspension may also occur pursuant to the express terms as agreed between the parties, or in breach of the express, or implied terms of the contract.
Consequences of suspension can include losses arising from:
plant and equipment.
delay and disruption.
performing additional site visits.
revised programmes.
Additionally consideration must also be given to possible effects on guarantees, warranties, insurances, and price increases.
Quantum for losses resulting from the suspension
Costs incurred as a result of the exercise of suspension may be valued pursuant to the HGCRA 1996 and in accordance with any applicable agreed terms. We specialise in quantifying losses arising from the the exercise of suspension.
"I have instructed Mark Holden-Smith as an expert in quantum and delay on a number of occasions in adjudications. I find him to be thorough and methodical but never slow. His reports have always been concise and persuasive and I recommend him."
-Andrew Rimmer, Solicitor
Mark Holden-Smith
Managing Director
FCIArb MCIOB FICCP AssocRICS DipAdj DipHE(Law)
Construction Claims Practitioner
Registered Adjudicator
Quantity Surveyor
Chartered Construction Manager (Disputes)
Mark Holden-Smith is a RICS associate Quantity Surveyor, Chartered Construction Manager with the Chartered Institute of Building specialising in commercial and dispute management, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, a Fellow of the Institute of Construction Claims Practitioners, and a registered Adjudicator with the RICS and CIArb with over 25 years experience in construction. Mark is well placed to help parties to construction contracts in the quantification and management of construction claims and disputes.
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