Navigating Variations: A Quantity Surveyor’s Legal and Commercial Roadmap

Variations are an inevitable reality in construction projects, often bringing both risk and opportunity. For Quantity Surveyors, the ability to manage variations effectively is vital in protecting project margins and maintaining contractual compliance. This webinar will provide a practical roadmap for navigating variations with confidence.

We’ll explore the essentials of lawful variations under standard forms like AS2124, AS4000, and ABIC, and emphasis will be placed on the vigilance that Quantity surveyors should maintain in distinguishing between permissible variations and changes that exceed the contractual framework with reference to scope limitations and omissions caveats. 

Learn why strict procedural compliance, such as written directions and timely notices, is vital to preserving entitlements.

Key Takeaways

1. Understand the legal framework for variations and avoid common contractual pitfalls.

2. Learn about valuation and documentation techniques to substantiate variation claims confidently.

3. Develop strategies to manage time, cost, and dispute risks.

    

CPD: 1 point

Disclaimer: The information presented in this webinar is accurate to the best of the speaker’s knowledge at the time of recording. AIQS does not independently verify the content and accepts no responsibility for any errors, omissions, or changes that may occur after publication. Viewers are encouraged to exercise their own judgement and seek professional advice where appropriate.