Commercial Protection & Strategic Support

Protecting Profit Margin. Helping Your Business. Securing Better Contracts

We offer expert commercial protection and strategic support for building contractors. Our experienced team are able to interpret the complexities of contract data to create a 'commercial shield' for your estimates or tenders, taking away the risk prior to finalising a contract.

A Bridge Between Estimate and Contract

Providing an accurate and timely estimate is vital, but it is not where our work ends. In today's competitive market construction contracts are increasingly littered with hidden risks and clauses that have the capacity to eat away at profit margins, sometimes before construction is even commenced. That is where we step in. Ensuring that your contracts are shielded from such risks.

Our Commercial Protection & Strategic Support Service is tailored to giving our clients a competitive edge as well as providing peace of mind. Our team take a deep dive into the complex contract minutiae, specifications and employer requirements, allowing us to relay vital information, so our clients fully understand their liabilities and the best ways to mitigate against risk.

How We Provide Our "Commercial Shield"

By making sure all contractual details are analysed we are able to identify any red flags for risk including, but not restricted to the likes of:

• Ambiguities in scope boundaries
• Overly onerous insurance requirements
• Unfair or unreasonable liquidated damages (LADs)
• Unbalanced risk allocation for ground conditions or existing structures

Key Features of our Commercial Protection Services

• Contract Data Interpretation: Our team undertake a detailed review of JCT, NEC, and specific contract conditions.
• Risk & Clarification Report: Basically a no-frills summary of the contract's details
• Bid Qualification Schedule: This part of the document details exactly what is included (and excluded) in your price.
• Strategic Tender Support: We offer our expert advice to ensure that your bid is both competitive and commercially viable and safe.
• Conflict Resolution: We pinpoint any inconsistencies in specifications and contract terms ensuring they are resolved before there is a possibility of disputes.

Why Should You Use This Service?

• Protect Your Margins: It is all too easy to lose margin in unforeseen "contractual traps.” Let us take away this risk.
• Professionalism: As well as self-preservation, the submission of a bid with a clear, concise 'commercial shield' will show your clients you are serious, thorough and risk averse.
• Peace of Mind: There is nothing worse than fretting over what you might discover in the contract without having had it reviewed by experts. Never underestimate the power of peace of mind.
• Beating the competition: Making sure there are no bumps in the road is not only good for your business it also leads to a smoother experience for your customers and increases the likelihood of follow-up work and recommendations.