Variations and their valuations are a primary cause of delays and disputes and can transform a relatively straightforward project into one of unmanageable complexity. Here, Payapps tells us everything we need to know about managing construction variations
This report details a webinar hosted by Payapps in partnership with the Finishes & Interior Sector (FIS)Â as experts Iain Mcilwee (CEO, FIS), Bill Bordill (Expert QS, Decipher) and Kevin P’ng (Commercial director, BW Interiors) discuss key questions, including:
- How are variations affecting the industry and are variations one of the biggest risks faced?
- How can you ensure correct valuation and payment for construction variations and what are your rights?
- What are the alternative methods of resolving variation-related disputes and how can disputes be avoided?
- How can variations be minimised and is it the client’s role to assist with this?
- What does a good variation process look – how can it be managed more efficiently upstream and downstream, and what part can technology play?
Who can you expect to see on the panel?
Iain McIlwee, FIS – Iain is passionate about the industry embracing the digital revolution for standardisation of processes and improved collaboration. FIS recently launched the Digital Spine, a tool to help members understand construction technologies.
Bill Bordill, Decipher Consulting – Bill is a quantum expert and dispute resolver, as well as a construction adjudicator working under the Construction Act. Experienced and qualified in matters relating to commercial project control, contracts and disputes, he brings industry insight gained over three decades in senior positions, with both contractor and consultant organisations. Bill is the discipline lead for quantity surveying within Decipher Consulting, dealing with issues on live projects.
Kevin P’ng, BW – Having worked as a subcontractor for a few years, Kevin made the transition to main contracting and fit-out just under nine years ago and has grown with BW, rising from an assistant to commercial director.
Angus McAlpine, Payapps – Angus is head of UK partnerships for Payapps, an online software solution that standardises and simplifies the end-to-end payment management of construction applications for payment, variations and document compliance. Angus has a background in quantity surveying, having studied the craft at university and to practising the profession at Gleeds.
