CONTRACT REVIEW SERVICE

Construction contract review — know exactly what you are signing

JCT, NEC4, FIDIC and bespoke contracts reviewed in plain English. Risk schedule, onerous clauses flagged, and negotiation points highlighted. Delivered in 1–2 working days.

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⚠️ Most small contractors sign contracts without reading them properly. Payment terms buried on page 47. Liability caps you cannot meet. Retention you cannot release. A one-hour review now can save a six-figure dispute later.

What we flag in every review

🔴Payment terms — payment periods, pay-when-paid clauses (unlawful under HGCRA 1996 unless valid withholding notices), application cut-off dates, payer's notice obligations
🔴Liability and indemnity — unlimited liability exposure, indemnity clauses that extend beyond your works, professional indemnity requirements vs your actual cover
🟡Variations and change management — whether you can instruct works before a written instruction, valuation method for variations, time bars on claims
🟡Retention — retention percentage, practical completion definition, release of half-retention, making good defects period, risks of insolvency
🟡Termination provisions — termination for convenience clauses, what you are entitled to on termination, your right to suspend for non-payment
🟡Insurance requirements — required levels of PL, EL, and PI cover; whether requirements are reasonable or onerous
🟢Dispute resolution — adjudication rights preserved (mandatory under HGCRA), adjudication nominating body, arbitration clause risks
🟢Programme and delay — liquidated damages rates (enforceable?), extension of time mechanism, relevant events, concurrent delay treatment

Contract types we review

📄 JCT 2016 Suite

Standard Building Contract (SBC), Design and Build (DB), Minor Works (MW), Intermediate (IC), Sub-contract (SBCSub)

📄 NEC4

Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC), Professional Services Contract (PSC), Term Service Contract (TSC), subcontract forms

📄 FIDIC

Red Book (Conditions of Contract), Yellow Book (Plant and Design-Build), Silver Book, plus amendments by employers

📄 Bespoke & Amended

Main contractor amendments to standard forms, framework agreements, letters of intent, appointment letters, SLAs

£100 exc. VAT

Fixed price · Delivered in 1–2 working days · Written risk report included

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How it works

Pay online

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Send your contract

Reply to your confirmation email with the contract document (PDF or Word). Briefly describe the project and any concerns you already have.

We review it

A construction commercial specialist reviews the contract clause by clause. We have reviewed JCT, NEC and bespoke contracts across the full supply chain.

Written report — next day

2–4 page written report: risk schedule (red/amber/green), key clauses summarised, negotiation points listed in order of priority.

Note: This is a commercial review for risk identification and negotiation purposes — not legal advice. For legal opinions, please consult a solicitor. Our review identifies the commercial risks you should discuss with your legal adviser.

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