A missed progress payment appears as unpaid labour, suppliers who decline to deliver, and a programme that slips. The withholding of payment is sometimes used as leverage. CIPAA gives the unpaid party a reference that does not depend on the other party agreeing to litigate.
Before a payment claim is served, we review with the project team what was carried out, what was certified, and what the contract provides as to payment.
These notes describe the legislation and the scope of our usual instructions. They are not advice on a particular contract. A consultation may be arranged here.