Construction crooks.
I need some help on what we need to do. We had a new building done by a construction company and realize now that they are charging a lot more for work done. Variations galore. There are some of the variations that we were able to check and 80% of those were incorrect. In the construction companies favour ofcourse.
There are a certain number of variations, specially to do with tiling, additional works to tender drawings etc. To check those is difficult as we are not architects/professionals.
It seems that the consultant is working with the construction company to get them approved.
I need help with this. Is there any one out there who can assist? I need someone honest and whom I can trust. Is that possible????
What would you do? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I will sned you a pm on this ok-
Aisha-Taweela
that you are talking about. You need to sit with somebody who will stand as your personal consultant since you feel that the present consultant is seem conniving with the contractor.
Now if you may, I can have a look and check whether what you are saying is valid and advice you on what you may do as your next step. It can not be done on mere thread as like this. Mind you, advice is free until I tell you if you need really another consultant that you need to pay to protect your right.
"dgoodrebel will always be the rebellious good one"
Wat kind of variations is the contractor asking for?
The lateness is not really the problem. The problem is more what they are asking for as variations. These need to be checked as the ones we checked had many mistakes and additions
Aisha-Taweela
all there in contract and you can ask them to pay penalty.
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Any of you a quantity surveyor who can do this for us?
Aisha-Taweela
not you worthless the construction firms am talking about.
second thing when you sign a contract. there is a point of penalty also on them
depends on the percentage you set and agreed upon. my penalty rose to 100k.
yea you keep getting the invitation i know you are busy sorting out those bills no problem.
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Aisha.. Its difficult to get that done.. however you can ask for a remeasurement with your presence... that way you can catch on the extra measurements.. and regarding the drawings check the tender if the unit is item.. if the unit is nos. there is nothin much you can do.. And Tiling also can be remeasured..
Regarding the delay, check if there is some paperwork from contractor's side?? Maybe some things were delayed from ur side or the consultant's side.. If not, you better check if there a clause in the agreement for delay & the penalty against that??
I am worthless? No way
Aisha-Taweela
I know the project was supposed to be finished by september, but only now finished. And now the bills. They stink!
How are you by the way. Sorry for not coming to the meetings. But I explained that. Enjoy getting the invites though. Feels me feel WANTED. haha
Aisha-Taweela
till today i am regreting these construction maniacs they will just keep asking you for money and wont work that fast or complete a private project in time.
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