Variations Under Construction Contracts - Everything You Need to Know

Introduction

Disputes over change to work-scope are the most common cause of dispute on construction projects. However, this important issue is often overlooked, as there are few recent cases on the subject.

This virtual classroom seminar looks at the legal challenges that arise when employers instruct variations. Through real-world scenarios and dual perspectives, it will explore how contractors and employers can better navigate the grey areas around variations and instructions.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• The legal and contractual limitations on variations that an employer may instruct
• Issues that arise when trying to assess whether certain works are indeed a variation, or in fact are just part of the original contract scope
• What arguments can a contractor use to get paid for a variation even though the employer has not issued a formal written instruction?
• Overlap between variations and other claim entitlements under a construction contract
• The impact of design liability for instructed variations

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.