Construction claims rarely begin during construction. They usually originate earlier in unclear contract documents, evolving design responsibility, and unmanaged project risk. This article explains how EPC projects prevent disputes before entitlement arguments ever arise.

Introduction Quantity disputes rarely start as overt conflicts. They develop gradually during project execution. As drawings evolve, quantity estimates often remain provisional. Construction progresses even before the design is finalized. Unit rates or lump sums are agreed upon, and work continues. However, quantities adjust quietly, discipline by discipline and interface by interface. Initially, these changes may seem harmless. Payments continue, and progress is made. There’

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