Our Services

OGP Consulting Limited possess extensive experience in representing both referring and responding parties in adjudication proceedings.

Adjudication, regardless of your position as the referring or responding party, can pose a considerable short-term burden on resources. Our team is exceptionally equipped to provide support in these challenging situations, offering a one-stop-shop for contractors, employers and other members of the construction industry who require representation. 

As licensed practicing adjudicators, OGP Consulting also provide named adjudicators for construction and infrastructure projects. Should you wish to independently appoint one of OGP Consulting Limited practicing adjudicators please contact our dispute resolution director, Steven Pyrke by using the contact form HERE.

OGP Consulting Limited have acted as party representatives for both respondents and referring parties in connection with:

• Smash-and-grab’/technical payment claim
• True value’ (final accounts and interim payments)
• Loss and expense and/or damages for delay and/ or disruption
• Variations
• Extensions of Time
• Defective Works
• Termination of Contract
• Quantum merit claims

In response to demands from our clients, we are pleased to offer a Fixed Fee Adjudication Service providing a complete package, with certainty of costs and competitive discounted fees as opposed to normal hourly rates.

 Our fixed fees party representation starts from:

• For adjudications up to £25,000 we charge a fixed fee of £2,000
• For adjudications between £25,000 and £75,000 we charge a fixed fee of £4,000
• For adjudications between £75,000 and £200,000 we charge a fixed fee of £12,000

Adjudications above £200,000 POA.

Should you wish to appoint one of OGP practising adjudicators to Decide a dispute (rather than act as a party representative) we offer a fixed fee services at £4,000 for disputes up to £50,000, and for disputes between £50,000 to £100,000 we charge £8,000. 

We also provide specialist barrister support where required for an additional fee.

In some circumstances where a party is considering litigation it may be appropriate to issue a Letter Before Action (rather than, for example a position statement).

As of 1 October 2024, the Civil Procedure Rules in the UK will oblige parties to engage in alternative dispute resolution before commencing litigation and to comply with the Pre-Action Protocols (contained in the Civil Procedure Rules). Importantly, if parties do not follow the Pre-Action Protocols within the Civil Procedure Rules the court may impose cost sanctions.

A letter before action encourages the parties to engage in open communication (a form alternative dispute resolution) and sets out clear timetables, the nature of the claim, grounds of the claim, and the remedies sought such as damages

A letter before action which is drafted in strict compliance with the Civil Procedure Rules should show that the parties have exchanged sufficient information to:-

(a) understand each other’s position;

(b) make decisions about how to proceed;

(c) try to settle the issues without proceedings;

(d) consider a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to assist with settlement;

(e) support the efficient management of those proceedings; and

(f) reduce the costs of resolving the dispute.

Given the new UK Civil Procedure rules and recent case of Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil Borough Council [2023] EWCA Civ 1416 the court can order the parties to engage in alternative forms of dispute resolution such as letters before action, mediation and open correspondence, and may stay proceedings.  

A Letter before action can be seen to promote open communications between the parties, a quicker and less costly resolution to the dispute and more importantly construction projects to progress unhindered sooner.

OGP Consulting Limited can advise on, and draft letters before action, and also provide guidance in circumstances whereby it is appropriate to issue a counterclaim or defence in response to receiving a letter before action. 

In response to demands from our clients, we are pleased to offer a fixed fee service ensuring that any letter of action, response or counterclaim is in accordance with the Protocols with the overarching aim to resolve the matter before it reaches litigation.

The management of construction and infrastructure disputes demands specialised knowledge and strategic insight. OGP offers unparalleled support in navigating these challenges applying legal principles and employing effective dispute-resolution strategies. OGP’s commitment to early intervention and tailored advice ensures that disputes are resolved efficiently, preserving the integrity and continuity of construction and infrastructure projects.

Building projects can be a stressful and complicated process, and disputes with builders are unfortunately all too common. OGP Consulting Limited represent both builders, residential property owners and subcontractors in resolving disputes.

Typical areas of dispute include:

• Payment disputes
• Delays in completion
• Defective Works
• Suspension of the Works
• Termination
• Quality and scope of Work
• Variations 
• Pre-Litigation Advise 

We are pleased to offer a Fixed Fee Residential Building Disputes Service. Our fee covers both those client’s commencing the dispute resolution process, or those looking to defend or prepare a counterclaim.

Should you be at litigation stage, and self-representing as a litigant in person (as opposed to appointing a solicitor), OGP Consulting Limited offers certainty of costs and competitive fixed fees.

Construction and Engineering disputes can often arise due to interpretation of clauses between parties, poor contract drafting or simply a lack of understanding of the contractual obligations being placed on each party.

Our Contract Review Service is aimed at contractors and construction professionals who require building contracts and consultant appointments to be considered and any onerous or risk items flagged up before they are entered into.

We can also help with suggested amendments and negotiations with the other party to ensure a mutually acceptable commercial compromise is reached.

OGP also offer a Procurement Service which is aimed at clients who seek early strategic advice, with a clear and focused bespoke strategy for their intended project. From scope drafting, advise on the most suitable procurement route and contracts, to preparing full comprehensive tender documents, combining this with our Chartered Surveying Services (HERE) OGP have a wealth of experience to ensure your project is a success 

Our highly experienced team brings together a unique set of skills (quantity surveying, construction contract law) providing clients with them with comprehensive and balanced approach to commercial management on any project.

Our Quantity Surveying team has over 40 years combined experience working both contractor side and client side with both major global clients and small developers.

Our robust cost management results in strong working relationships, well-informed decision-making, completion within budget and value for money, all of which contribute to successful project delivery.

We have experience in both JCT and NEC forms of Contract acting as Quantity Surveyors from procurement to construction phase management and beyond.

All of our Quantity Surveyors are members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and are held to the highest standards.