Why every subcontractor should keep their own site records
Relying on the main contractor’s records means relying on the records of the party most likely to be arguing against you. What to keep, and why per-seat pricing is part of the problem.
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Notes on records and evidence
Construction daily reports: what good looks like
Most daily reports are written from memory at the end of a long day and prove nothing. What a defensible one contains, and what to stop writing by hand.
The golden thread for small contractors: what the Building Safety Act actually asks of you
Most golden thread guidance is written for principal contractors on high-rise projects. If you are a subcontractor or an SME, here is what actually lands on you.
The NEC eight week rule, explained with examples
Clause 61.3 gives eight weeks to notify a compensation event, and missing it can extinguish the claim. What starts the clock, the exception, and three worked examples.
Are WhatsApp messages admissible evidence in construction disputes?
Short answer: yes, routinely. The real questions are authenticity, completeness and weight. What the general principles mean for how your sites use WhatsApp.
What records actually win an extension of time
EOT claims are decided on cause, effect and timing, all proved from records made on the day. What to keep, what gets attacked, and why the gaps matter more than the entries.
Is a WhatsApp photo enough evidence for a daywork claim?
A photo on its own rarely carries a daywork claim. What gets one paid is the sheet, the signature or the refusal to sign, and a record of who did what for how long.