Contract consideration series

In this updated MMCD Contract Consideration, Brian Weeks takes a detailed look at overhead and other costs that can arise during the administration of an…

Explores the consequences of biased contracts and why departures from MMCD principles create long-term problems.

Highlights common contractual and operational mistakes that expose firms to unnecessary financial risk.

Explains how alternative tenders should be structured and evaluated within MMCD frameworks.

Addresses contractual considerations arising from COVID-19, including delays, force majeure, and cost impacts.

Provides a detailed explanation of GC 13.10 and its practical implications for contract administration.

Explains why embedding specifications in drawings creates risk and confusion in contract interpretation.

Discusses how optional work should be structured and priced, and the risks of poor definition.

Explains how CA selection can affect fairness and decision-making, and how conflicts of interest arise.

Explores how substantial and total performance are defined and why the distinction matters legally and financially.

Explains why force account forms are essential, how they should be completed, and what happens when they are not.

Covers frequent payment issues in MMCD projects, including certification, timing, and documentation failures.