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 June 2, 2025

# Project in Trouble? A Strategic Overview for Value Recovery

 By  [Michael Renwick](https://www.precisionconsultancy.co.uk/blog/author/michael-renwick)  ·   1 minute read

**Step 1 – Diagnose the Root Cause**  
Common issues include:

- Contract mis-management
- Incomplete scope or design
- Late payments or access restrictions

**Step 2 – Quantify the Damage**  
Assess delays, disruption, and cost implications using contemporaneous evidence and expert input.

**Step 3 – Review Your Contractual Entitlements**  
Understand rights to:

- Extensions of Time
- Loss and Expense
- Remedies under JCT or NEC contracts

**Step 4 – Build a Recovery Strategy**  
Options may include:

- Interim commercial negotiation
- Preparation for adjudication
- Expert witness input to support claims

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