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Construction Claims

We are Chartered Surveyors specialising in the quantification of Construction Claims.

400+

Claims Successfully Handled

28+Years

Experience in Construction

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Chartered Quantity Surveyors Regulated by the RICS

Construction Claims Quantum

We offer a wide scope of specialisms in the practice of construction claims quantum, including but not limited to claims or defence in respect of:


  • Valuation & Payment Disputes.

  • Extension of Time Claims.

  • Delay & Disruption - Money Claims.

  • Delay & Disruption - Time Claims.

  • Breach of Contract Claims.

  • Suspension Claims.

  • Termination Claims.

Our Construction Claims Services

We offer a complimentary review of your problem, which allows us to quickly understand your requirements so we can advise you on available options and provide you with an estimated time and cost for the services.


How We Provide Our Services


Once we receive your instruction, we:


  • Advise and manage the procurement of the evidence required for the claim.

  • Quantify the claim for you in accordance with the contract and relevant legal principles.

  • Draft the claim as a standalone document to include all supporting evidence as a tabulated bundle of documents as an appendix.


We are proud of the fact that nearly all our claims result in a settlement by agreement between the parties, thereby avoiding the requirement for a formal dispute resolution process.


However, unfortunately, a settlement is not always possible, in which case the claim is ready to be used as the basis of an Adjuducation, and we are able to represent you in the Adjuducation, which includes provision and management of all submissions and other communication required throughout the process.


Experience


We have experience in quantifying a wide variety of claims under JCT, NEC and bespoke forms of contracts, including, but not limited to:


  • Contract Works.

  • Variations.

  • Loss & Expense.

  • Damages.

  • Extension of Time.

  • Delay & Disruption Claims.

  • Restitutionary Claims.

  • Termination.

  • Suspension.


We have quantified claims in respect of, but not limited to:


  • Design Works.

  • Internal Drylining Works.

  • Suspended Ceilings.

  • Internal & External Structural Framing (cold rolled and hot rolled systems).

  • Cladding.

  • Curtain Walling.

  • Painting & Decorating.

  • Groundworks (excavation, piling and slabs).

  • Mechanical & Electrical.

  • Brickworks.

  • Carbon Fibre Concrete Reinforcement Systems,

  • Glazing.

  • Engineering Works.

  • Roofing.

  • Warehouse Racking Systems (structural & non-structural).

  • Firestopping.

  • Joinery.


Qualification


All claims are carried out by Claims Specialist, who is:


  • A Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS).

  • A Professional Dispute Resolver (FCIArb).

  • A Chartered Construction Manager specialising in disputes (MCIOB)

  • A Construction Claims Practitioner with over 25 years of experience in construction claims (FICCP).


Get a Free Complimentary Review


Do not hesitate to get in touch with us for a complimentary review of your problem.




"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 - Construction and Engineering Partner.

Mark Holden-Smith
FCIArb MRICS MCIOB FICCP DipAdj DipHE(Law)
Managing Director

Construction Claims Specialist
Chartered Quantity Surveyor
Chartered Construction Manager (Disputes)
Registered Adjudicator

Mark Holden-Smith is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and Chartered Construction Manager specialising in construction claims 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 28 years experience in construction.  Mark is well-placed to help parties to construction contracts in the quantification and management of construction claims and disputes.

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Chartered Institute of Building
Institute of Construction Claims Practitioners
Mark Holden-Smith
Blue Skyscrapers

Request a no-obligation Complimentary Review

Call us now on 07834284308, email mark@holden-smith.com, or complete the Online Enquiry Form for a no-obligation complimentary review of your requirements.

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