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Construction Claims & Commercial Case Studies

Anonymised examples of the construction claims, commercial management and dispute resolution work we have carried out for subcontractors, contractors and employer clients on NEC, FIDIC and JCT projects across the UK. Details changed to protect client confidentiality.

Specialist Subcontractor – NEC Payment Recovery

NEC4 Subcontract · Midlands Water Infrastructure

Contract Value£1.6 million
Issue3 months unpaid applications
Amount Sought£285,000
ResolutionAdjudication

A groundworks subcontractor in the West Midlands had three months of payment applications rejected without valid pay less notices. RKA prepared an adjudication referral focusing on the absence of compliant pay less notices under the NEC subcontract. The adjudicator awarded the full sum within 18 days.

✓ Full Award – £285,000 Recovered in 18 Days

Main Contractor – NEC Prolongation Claim

NEC4 · East Midlands Infrastructure Project

Contract Value£8.5 million
Claim TypeDelay, Prolongation & Compensation Events
Claim Value£620,000
ResolutionNegotiated Settlement

A main contractor was delayed by 14 weeks due to late employer information releases on an NEC4 infrastructure project in the East Midlands. RKA prepared a comprehensive delay analysis and prolongation cost claim based on multiple NEC compensation events. Settled through negotiation for £540,000.

✓ Settled – £540,000 Recovered via Negotiation

Developer Client – Independent Contractor Claim Assessment

JCT Design & Build · Commercial Development, West Midlands

Contract Value£12 million
Contractor Claim£1.1 million
Our Assessment£310,000 valid entitlement
ResolutionNegotiated Settlement

A developer client in the West Midlands received a £1.1 million contractor claim on completion. RKA provided an independent commercial assessment identifying legitimate entitlement of only £310,000. The client negotiated a settlement of £380,000 – saving over £720,000.

✓ Client Saved £720,000 Against Claimed Sum

International Contractor – FIDIC Extension of Time

FIDIC Silver Book · Middle East Infrastructure

Contract ValueUSD 22 million
Claim TypeFIDIC Extension of Time & Prolongation
Claim ValueUSD 1.1 million
ResolutionDAB / Negotiated Settlement

FIDIC-compliant claims notices and substantiation prepared for an international contractor delayed by employer scope changes on a major Middle East infrastructure project. Settled at USD 925,000 via the Dispute Adjudication Board.

✓ Settled – USD 925,000 Recovered via DAB