Claims Management
Claim Managment Services in UAE
In UAE construction, successful claims depend on timely notices, accurate records, robust quantum assessment, and strong contractual knowledge. 3EG Group combines in-house Quantity Surveying and planning expertise to provide practical Claims Management Services in UAE that help clients protect their contractual and commercial interests.
Claims Management Company in Dubai
Types of Construction Claims We Handle
Extension of Time (EOT) Claims in UAE
EOT claims are among the most common claims in UAE construction projects. However, they can be difficult to recover when contractual notice requirements are not followed. Failure to submit the required notice within the timeframe specified in the contract may affect the entitlement to an extension of time. 3EG Group is a Claim Management Company in Dubai that begins with careful notice management, helping clients preserve their contractual entitlements from the moment a delaying event occurs.
- Prospective delay notices — issued in accordance with applicable contractual requirements
- Time Impact Analysis (TIA) — programme-based assessment and quantification of EOT entitlement
- As-planned vs. as-built analysis — assessing the impact of employer-caused events on the critical path
- Concurrent delay analysis — identifying and assessing concurrent contractor and employer delays
- EOT claim preparation — detailed narratives, programme analysis, and supporting contemporaneous records
Prolongation Cost Claims in UAE
Prolonged project durations can result in significant additional costs for contractors. Our team assesses the contractual basis and financial impact of extended project periods to prepare well-supported prolongation cost claims.
- Analysis of extended preliminaries and project overheads
- Review of site and project management costs
- Assessment of additional resources and time-related expenses
- Preparation of detailed prolongation cost submissions with supporting records
Final Account Preparation & Negotiation in Dubai and UAE
The final account establishes the ultimate financial position of a construction contract. Our team provides structured final account preparation and negotiation to ensure that contractual entitlements, variations, claims, payments, and adjustments are properly assessed and documented.
- Review of the contract, variations, payments, and outstanding claims
- Preparation and reconciliation of the final account
- Assessment of outstanding contractual entitlements
- Review and substantiation of supporting records and valuations
- Commercial negotiation with employers, contractors, and other project stakeholders
Variation & Omission Claims in UAE
- Review of variation instructions and contractual entitlement
- Assessment of additions, omissions, and changes to the original scope
- Valuation of varied works using applicable contract mechanisms
- Assessment of associated time and cost impacts
- Preparation and negotiation of variation claims and supporting documentation
Final Account Preparation & Negotiation in Dubai and UAE
The final account establishes the ultimate financial position of a construction contract. Our team provides structured final account preparation and negotiation to ensure that contractual entitlements, variations, claims, payments, and adjustments are properly assessed and documented.
- Review of the contract, variations, payments, and outstanding claims
- Preparation and reconciliation of the final account
- Assessment of outstanding contractual entitlements
- Review and substantiation of supporting records and valuations
- Commercial negotiation with employers, contractors, and other project stakeholders
The 28-Day Claim Notice Rule — What UAE Contractors Must Know
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Time Bars & Good Faith
UAE courts are increasingly nuanced about enforcing FIDIC Sub-Clause 20.1 time bars where the counterparty had actual knowledge of the event. Article 246(1) good faith obligations can affect strict compliance enforcement. 3EG structures contracts and administers notices to navigate this landscape.
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Performance Suspension Rights
Article 247 of the UAE Civil Code allows performance suspension for counterparty breach — but proportionality requirements established by Dubai Court of Cassation must be carefully navigated. Generic FIDIC advice typically misses this UAE-specific dimension.
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Dubai 2026 Construction Law
Dubai's new construction law framework introduces changes to dispute resolution procedures and notice requirements for contracts executed from 2026. 3EG actively advises clients on structuring new contracts for the emerging legal environment.
Freequently Asked Questions
What are claims management services?
Claims management services help construction clients identify, assess, prepare, and manage contractual claims related to time, cost, variations, delays, and other project issues
What types of construction claims does 3EG Group handle?
3EG Group handles Extension of Time (EOT), prolongation cost, disruption, variation and omission claims, as well as final account preparation and negotiation.
What is an Extension of Time (EOT) claim?
An EOT claim seeks additional project time when delays are caused by events covered under the contract. It may involve programme analysis, delay assessment, notices, and supporting project records.
Why are claim notices important?
Construction contracts often require claims to be notified within specific time periods. For example, certain FIDIC forms contain a 28-day notice requirement. Missing a contractual deadline can affect a party’s entitlement.
How does 3EG Group support construction claims?
3EG Group combines quantity surveying and planning expertise to assess contractual entitlement, time and cost impacts, project records, and supporting evidence, helping clients prepare clear and well-supported claims