GNI provides independent, objective advice that gives clients confidence in the commercial and contractual aspects of project delivery from project commencement through all phases of construction, to defect rectification, dispute resolution and agreement of the final account.
Services are delivered to all parties across the construction and engineering sectors, including employers, consultants, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.
Project, Contract and Commercial Advisory including:
• Interpretation of contract terms and implementation of measures to manage risk and ensure compliance
• Contractual positioning to protect interests and secure full entitlement
• Contract administration including preparation of correspondence and contractual notices
• Commercial support to secure entitlement to interim payments and final account
• Independent review of project performance, risk and commercial exposure
Contractual entitlement and claims management including:
• Advice on the validity of claims for extensions of time, loss and expense or general damages
• Claim advocacy, including preparation, submission and management of the claims process
• Assessment, negotiation and resolution of entitlement during the project or at completion
• Support through negotiation or alternative dispute resolution processes
Dispute avoidance and dispute resolution, including:
• Analysis of issues and development of strategy to achieve satisfactory outcomes while mitigating cost
• Advocacy, preparation and submission of disputes to adjudication, from Notice of Adjudication through to Decision
• Acting as adjudicator under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996
• Acting as mediator to assist parties reaching agreement and resolving their disputes, or as party representative in mediation
Expert witness:
• Provision of expert opinion on matters in dispute