Hi Guys,
Think I may be stuck and will lose thousands of pounds, working on building a new carpark in Scotland, we agreed with the company to do this under NEC3 OPtion C Target Contract with a activity schedule.
However during the earth works we came accross some buried concrete slabs, at first we thought not a problem, just get them shifted, then we noticed that we were working on a former graveyard.
The work has now stopped, and the client is now saying that I am responsible for the removal of this, can anyone advise on what I can do? I dont know much about law and it seems like they knew it was there but wont admit it.
If it is me who is responsible for the removal of this, I will make a loss on this one, any help would be appreciated.
HI,
Does anyone know of a case that has been heard in court regarding unforseen ground conditions under NEC3 contracts?
HI,
Does anyone know of a case that has been heard in court regarding unforseen ground conditions under NEC3 contracts?
Mike P
Sounds to me like it is a compensation event or at least should be, in which case the target cost should change as a result.
Also, take a look at the client specified risks, because if they are listed then you should be paid for them if they become reality.
If you like, please let me know your email and I will get you to send me the documents so I can review it.
Sounds like you need to action this quickly as it seems very unfair.
Hi Mike
I just googled this on NEC3 Option C
Option C: Target Cost contract with activity schedule
In this option the Contractor tenders (or negotiates) a target price using an activity schedule. Each
activity is priced as a lump sum and a Fee is also tendered as a percentage for subcontract work and
for the Contractor’s own direct work. The initial target price is the sum of the activity prices and the
fee. During the course of the contract, the target price is adjusted to cater for compensation events
that are set out in the contract.
Payment is made on the basis of actual costs with an incentive mechanism for the Contractor to
minimise costs. Savings and over-runs are shared between the parties. The sharing of risk in the
target cost approach is likely to reduce the occurrence of disputes.
If these gravestones are a compensation event then you should apply for it soonest.
It seems that the initial target price is adjusted on that basis.
Unless you have accepted all underground risks.
Look at clauses 60.1 (7) and (12)
Best regards
Mike Testro