It pays to be clear

摘要

Recently a number of employers have found themselves paying significant sums to contractors either because of failings by their contract administrators (CAs) or because they have themselves been unaware of 'pay less' requirements. The case of Henia Investments Inc v Beck Interiors Ltd, in which I represented the claimant, provides important guidance for architects who act as CAs about payment applications and pay less notices under the JCT Standard Building Contract (2011 edition) - the Standard Form.