Construction claims guide
Construction Variation Claim Evidence Guide
A variation record should show the instructed or disputed change, the original scope, work performed, valuation basis, time effect and supporting project records. This is general workflow guidance, not legal advice; always check the signed contract.
Define the change precisely
Record the original requirement, changed requirement, instruction, date, issuer, drawings or specifications and any dispute over authority or scope.
Separate time and cost effects
Preserve measurement, rates, quotations, labour, plant, materials and invoices for valuation. Link any alleged delay or disruption to programme and progress records rather than assuming it follows from cost alone.
Keep agreement and reservation history
Record quotations, assessments, partial agreements, exclusions, payment status, reservations and the latest next action so the commercial position does not disappear into email chains.
Turn the guidance into a controlled project record
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