How to claim a variation under AS 4902
This article explains how to claim a variation under AS 4902. It includes a flowchart to explain the process.
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AS 4902, more formally known as AS 4902-2000 General Conditions of Contract for Design and Construct, is one of the most widely used forms of head contract for design and construct projects in ...
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Construction contracts usually contain specific procedures for claiming a variation - which, if not followed, can result in your entitlement to claim being lost. There are six basic steps to follow ...
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This article explains how to claim a variation under AS 4902. It includes a flowchart to explain the process.
Read MoreA global claim is where a contractor makes a claim for a single amount of money by reference to multiple underlying causes or events. They typically arise in the context of delays where there are mult...
Read MoreMost informed principals consider AS 4902 to be too heavily weighted in favour of the contractor. Consequently, it is fairly normal to see AS 4902 issued with amendments or special conditions. This ar...
Read MoreAS 4902, more formally known as AS 4902-2000 General Conditions of Contract for Design and Construct, is one of the most widely used forms of head contract for design and construct projects in Austral...
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