Contractual notices are a double-edged sword. A common
requirement by virtue of the conditions of construction contracts,
contractual notices are often overlooked, easily forgotten once
works commence on site and yet hugely important in terms of proper
financial management of a project and in respect of claims for
additional time or money. They are frequently contentious. This
article examines notice provisions that are most likely to be
encountered in practice, by reference to a main construction
contract (although notice provisions may be found in sub-contracts,
supply contracts and professional consultancy agreements alike),
and looks at the legal issues arising from conflicts involving the
failure to give proper contractual notices.
