IROS
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INFORMATIVE REPORTING AND NEGOTIATION ON CONTRACTUAL DOCUMENTS MITIGATING RISK FOR UK SUB-CONTRACTORS TO THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
What we do...
When entering into sub-contract agreements, it is of utmost importance that any sub-contractor is thoroughly acquainted with the terms and conditions of the agreement and aware of onerous and unreasonable provisions particularly in relation to main-contractor amendments to standard forms of contract such as JCT or NEC, amendments which invariably increase the levels of risk to the sub-contractor.
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It is also critical to understand the contract data or particulars such as the payment provisions, applications, notifications, liabilities, delay damages, extension of time and other essential provisions. Failure to observe accurately the contractual procedures can result in significant losses which can be avoided by simply understanding what procedures are required.
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With the current changes in the industry such as supply chain issues and materials costs and availability, it is important also to negotiate additional clauses where possible to mitigate risk and avoid potential losses.
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The IROS mission is to provide support for sub-contractors by thoroughly reviewing sub-contracts to mitigate risk and help to maintain profitability.
Services
Contract Risk
Analysis Report
How It Works
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Scoping & Quote
Upon recieving your contract, IROS will perform an initial review and provide a quote to do a full risk analysis report.
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Contract Analysis
The contract document will be
meticulously analysed to identify any risky or onerous clauses and any other points that you should be aware of. This will be collated in an easy to navigate report and a document will be provided to send to the main contractor containing the suggested contract amendments.
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Follow Up
With every contract report, IROS offers a follow up call to answer any queries that you may have relating to the contract and the risk analysis report.
Why Use IROS
Over 10 Years of Experience in the Construction Industry including negotiation with most major Contractors
Thorough reviews of terms and conditions based on contract law understanding.
Qualified in contract law and with substantial training and understanding of JCT and NEC forms of subcontract
Many current satisfied clients
Easy to understand review systems
Constantly evolving and developing with current market and legal precedents
Clients
Rolf, Maxwood
On a recent project we were threatened with LADs of £60,000 due to the fact that we were potentially liable for delaying the project completion. With Derek’s expert advice and methodical support (and a good deal of hard work) we settled on a sum of £2,300 - thanks Derek, your unruffled patient methodology won the day!
Giles, Whitesales
IROS are very thorough in their contract reviews, ensuring they have their clients’ interests at the forefront of everything they do.
Nigel, JK Interiors
IROS gave us an excellent overview of the potential pitfalls involved in
dealing with the construction industry, giving samples of some dangerous clauses main contractors have tried to use in the past! It was very informative, and we would thoroughly recommend being in touch with IROS to take care of the details
Bradley, Corgin
We’ve used Derek of IROS for a few years now, both for pre-contract reviews and for dispute resolution, and have found both his work and service invaluable. His contract reviews give us confidence and save us time pre-contract, and have helped reduce contractual disputes which have historically sapped huge amounts of management time. His service allows SMEs to affordably up their game and ‘punch above their weight’ in dealing with large professional clients and contractors.
Tim, Calibre Climate
We use IROS extensively to check through the JCT contracts and collateral warranties that we sign up to. We greatly appreciate the structured format of IROS reports, and if there is anything we’re not sure we understand then they are always happy to discuss over the phone.
Miles, Lockmetal
IROS understood our particular concerns as a subcontractor, and gave us the courage and knowledge to challenge unfair terms which otherwise would have been accepted as inevitable
