![]() ![]() Under a particular term of that contract (eg the JCT Standard Building Contract With Quantities 2011, clause 4. This is not usually the case and each claim must be addressed separately, in accordance with the particular terms of the contract.ĭepending on the particular form of contract, a claim for overheads and loss of profit could arise: On what basis can a claim be brought?Ĭontractors often believe that an entitlement to claim overheads and loss of profit (as well as other heads of loss and expense) automatically follows from an entitlement to an extension of time. ![]() and the Contractor suffered loss and expense as a direct result. Claims for loss and expense are commonly brought under various different headings (see Practice Notes: Loss and expense and Loss and expense claims-practical tips), two of which will usually be a contractor's claim for overheads (also known as prolongation costs) and for loss of profit. A further category of cost/loss which can be included in a Contractor’s prolongation claim. Under a construction contract, a contractor will usually be entitled to claim loss and expense where it suffers delay or disruption to the progress of the works, due either to matters within the employer's control or to breaches of contract by the employer. ![]()
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