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RICS in Birmingham – Preparing a claim for extension of time and loss and expense

Wed 10 Dec 2025 08:30 - 10:45 GMT 1.5 Hours Formal CPD
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RICS, 55 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2AA

In-Person

Free

Overview

A morning CPD session hosted by the Birmingham Local Member Group and delivered by Nick Sunderland of Sunderland Ives.

Agenda

  • 08:30 – Arrival and networking
  • 09:15 – Presentation
  • 10:45 – Close
     

Nick will stay around in the member space following the presentation for any additional questions/discussion.

Key topics

  • A practical guide to preparing and defending claims for extensions of time and loss and expense.
  • Assessing the effect of delays on the Completion Date and the importance of record keeping.
  • Preparing a prolongation claim and how this should be presented.
  • Project allocated cost versus head office staff.
  • Claiming loss of head office overheads and profit.
  • Loss of productivity and disruption.
  • Claiming the cost of preparing the claim.

Venue information

55 Colmore Row is a short walk from both New Street and Snow Hill train stations.

The RICS member space is on the 5th floor. Please report to the main reception and you will be directed up.

Speaker

Nick Sunderland MRICS

Director, Sunderland Ives

Sunderland Ives is a niche consultancy specialising in construction dispute resolution, commercial in-house training, and dispute avoidance. Nick is a legally qualified chartered quantity surveyor with over 25 years’ experience in dispute resolution. Nick has represented parties in adjudication and is responsible for preparing and evaluating claims under JCT, NEC and FIDIC contracts.

Price summary

RICS Member

Free

Non-RICS Member

GBP £10 + VAT

Free