Work Stage 5: Let us get building Construction 3-12 months* (*depending on the size of the project)
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Tender Action We would invite competitive tenders at this stage from three or four contractors. You may have a nominated list of preferred contractors who have carried out work for you previously. We are happy to invite tenders from your nominated list, provided that we are assured of the quality of their work. We will also analyse the returned tenders on your behalf and advise you on the returned information. Legal Agreement/Pre-Contract We would strongly recommend that all works be completed under a written Building Contract with the Contractor, and we are happy to advise on the best type of contract for your works. It is essential before you enter into a legally binding contract with the Building Contractor for you to make sure that a number of matters have been addressed satisfactorily. If these are not dealt with in advance the likelihood is that this will have cost implications for the client if the contract has been signed and then an unresolved client matter prevents progress of the project. The following list is not comprehensive, but things to consider: • Funds - You have sufficient funds in place for the project both in total and for the monthly certificates (payments to the contractor). • Ownership - You have a proper legal title to the land, there are no legal disputes at all and boundaries are clear. 18
