👉Claim on Additional floor Construction/Addition Works/

💫A contractor can generally claim for an additional floor construction requested by the client, but it depends on the contract agreement and the change management procedures in place.

🚧How it usually works?

1. Check the Original Contract

If the signed contract was for G+8, and now the client wants to extend to G+10, this is outside the original scope.

The contractor is not obligated to do it without a variation order (VO) or new contract agreement.

2. Variation / Change Order

Most contracts (FIDIC, PPA Ethiopia 2011, etc.) have clauses for variations.

The client (or Engineer/Consultant) issues a variation instruction in writing.

The contractor then submits a claim for:

Additional costs (materials, labor, equipment, subcontractors).

Time extension (because adding two floors increases duration).

3. Contractor’s Right to Claim

The contractor can claim if:

The client formally instructs the change.

The change affects cost and time.

Contractor must submit the claim within the time frame stated in the contract (often 28 days in FIDIC).

4. Evaluation and Approval

The Engineer/Consultant or Client evaluates the claim.

Once approved, the contract price and completion date are adjusted.

5. Risks if No Formal Agreement

If the contractor builds extra floors without written approval, payment disputes may arise.

The client may later refuse to pay, claiming it was not properly instructed.

In summary:
The contractor has the right to claim for additional floor construction requested by the client, but it must go through the formal variation/change order process, with clear documentation of cost and time impact.

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