Services
Variations
Variations are one of the most contested items on any civil project. We help NSW contractors identify, price and negotiate variations that stick, so scope changes translate to fair payment rather than lost margin.
What we do
We work from your contract, correspondence and site records to build a complete variation position. That includes preparing the notice, pricing the change, and defending the claim through to agreement.
- Scope change identification against tendered scope
- First principles or schedule of rates pricing
- Direction and instruction analysis
- Negotiation support with the principal or superintendent
When to call us
The earlier the better. A variation raised at the moment of instruction is far stronger than one raised months later. If you are seeing scope creep, ambiguous drawings, or verbal directions, get us involved before the work is complete.
FAQ
Common questions
What is a variation in a construction contract?
A variation is any change to the scope, quality or timing of the work under the contract. Under most NSW civil contracts, variations must be directed in writing and priced according to the contract mechanism.
How long do I have to submit a variation?
Notice periods vary by contract. AS4000 and AS2124 based contracts commonly require notice within a specified number of business days. Late notices can be rejected outright, so timing is critical.
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