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Guides

Construction Contract Review Checklist: 30 Points Before You Sign

A practical construction contract review checklist for QSs and commercial managers. Covers payment, notice and claims, liability, programme, and dispute resolut...

15 July 2026 · 10 min read
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Guides

JCT Practical Completion: Definition, Disputes, and What the Contract Actually Says

JCT contracts do not define practical completion. Case law fills the gap, but disputes remain common. This guide covers what the contract requires, why the mile...

15 July 2026 · 9 min read
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Guides

Compensation Events Explained: NEC Clause 60 and the 8-Week Deadline

A compensation event is any of the events listed in NEC Clause 60.1 that entitles the Contractor to time and cost. Miss the 8-week notification under Clause 61....

15 July 2026 · 9 min read
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FIDIC

FIDIC Clause 14.9: Retention Release Explained

FIDIC Sub-Clause 14.9 governs retention release in two stages: half on Taking-Over, half after the Defects Notification Period. This guide covers the standard m...

12 July 2026 · 9 min read
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FIDIC

FIDIC Sub-Clause 17.6: The Liability Cap Explained

FIDIC Sub-Clause 17.6 limits the total liability of each party to the Contract Price. This guide covers how the cap works, what falls outside it, how Particular...

12 July 2026 · 9 min read
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FIDIC

FIDIC Clause 14.6: The Interim Payment Certificate Explained

FIDIC Sub-Clause 14.6 requires the Engineer to issue an Interim Payment Certificate within 28 days of the Contractor's Statement. This guide covers what it requ...

2 July 2026 · 9 min read
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Guides

Who Can Review and Validate a Construction Contract Claim?

A practical guide for QSs and commercial managers on who reviews construction contract claims: when you need a QS, when you need a lawyer, and where AI fits in....

2 July 2026 · 9 min read
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Guides

NEC Contract Review: How AI Spots Hidden Risk in Z Clauses and Compensation Events

NEC contracts hide their biggest commercial risks in Z clauses and the compensation event list. This guide explains what AI catches in NEC3 and NEC4 review that...

22 June 2026 · 10 min read
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Comparisons

Lexilio vs ThoughtRiver: Which AI Contract Review Tool Is Right for Construction Teams?

Lexilio and ThoughtRiver both use AI to review contracts. However, ThoughtRiver is built for corporate legal teams on commercial agreements. Lexilio is built fo...

18 June 2026 · 9 min read
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