Getting Paid Best Practice Workshop

This Best Practice Workshop has been carefully developed to help electrical contractors and subcontractors improve the commercial management of building contracts

Getting paid on time and receiving what is owed in full is not just important—it is vital for the survival, stability, and growth of any business. Late payments, underpayments, or unexpected delays can create significant challenges, particularly in the fast-paced and resource-intensive construction industry.

Seán Bradley has carried out an extensive review of the most common reasons payments are delayed or disputed. Based on these findings, this workshop has been created to help you identify and avoid these pitfalls. By following these recommendations, you can improve your cashflow and minimise financial risks, ensuring your business remains on solid footing.

This workshop has been developed to help support the industry, setting out key areas where issues often arise and providing clear advice on best practice in each case. The workshop will focus on the following key areas –

• Tender Qualifications
• Contract Amendments
• Payment Schedules & Applications
• Variations
• Retentions
• Notices
• Record Keeping
• Adjudication & Payment Provisions

By adopting the best practices outlined in the workshop, you can reduce payment-related challenges, strengthen your financial foundation, and focus on building a successful and sustainable business.

Bio

Seán is a Chartered Civil Engineer / Quantity Surveyor / Adjudicator & Mediator.

Seán joined the Construction Industry in 1989 as a Site Engineer. He progressed to Project Manager roles in Civils Projects before moving in a Commercial Management role in 2005, becoming Commercial Director in 2008, responsible for the commercial management of £250m of Civils & Building projects per year.

In 2020, Seán formed SB Consultancy (SBC) who predominantly represent Subcontractors in payment disputes with Main Contractors and Employers. SBC has been involved in well over 100 Adjudications and secured payments for clients in excess of £10m.