Claim for replacement of ACM based cladding system alleged to be non-compliant with regard to non-combustible insulation, together with alleged non-compliant exterior timber louvres, plus alleged inadequate cavity barrier installation.
Adair is working on behalf of the specialist contractor to refute a substantial claim inflated due to ‘waking watch’ requirements, and loss of profit arising consequent to disputed cause of non-compliance – our client alleging design responsibility lies outside their contractual obligations and contests claim based in part on grounds of ‘betterment’.
Outcome/Forecast: Ongoing – anticipated significant reduction of global claim and more equitable apportionment.
