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If any delay or disruption appeared during the contract turns into disputes, Best Procurement provides ongoing support, covering the entire dispute and litigation lifecycle, with both tactical and strategic thinking. By analyzing the project Programs of Works, conditions of contract and the parties’ performance throughout the construction duration, Best Procurement can identify liability, quantify damages, and assist in preparing a claim in a timely and cost effective manner.
Some of our key areas of expertise are:
- Claims Identification
Many disputes arise when the parties cannot agree on issues related to the contract interpretation, the definition of deliverables, meeting performance standards and/or the effect of unexpected events. It is important that any possibility of dispute or an actual dispute be recognized at an early stage and addressed as quickly as possible.
However, if the dispute already aroused, through our Claims Experts specialists, we provide the analytical support necessary to identify and mitigate the risks associated with claims on your project.
- Damage assessment
Damages often interfere with various aspects of the project, such as cost estimating, scheduling, and project management. Through a multidisciplinary team, comprised of Claim Experts, Legal Advisers and experienced Contract Managers, Construction Engineers and Quantity Surveyors, we have expertise in quantification, presentation and evaluation of construction damages including:
- Damage cause and effect
- Direct damages (labor / material / equipment / subcontract)
- Extended project costs (general conditions / general requirements)
- Labor productivity loss / disruption
- Cost escalation, including home office overhead costs
- DAB representations under FIDIC Conditions Contract
Best Procurement’s team has expertise in offering support aligned with the general conditions of the FIDIC ’99 Agreement and will assist you in adopting technical solutions, according to the legal requirements applicable on the date of works implementation.
Our services involve counseling within the procedures carried out in front of the Dispute Adjudication Board in accordance with the provisions of the Clause 20 of the General Conditions of the FIDIC ’99 Agreement. Best Procurement has in its portfolio successful DAB representations for FIDIC conditions.
Dispute resolution can be costly in terms of time, energy, business relationships, and finances. Contact us if you need guidance for dispute resolutions, in a clear and timely manner.