SCMA | Soliman Contract Management Academy

    Contracts & Claims Services

    At SCMA, we provide specialized professional support in construction contracts and claims, with particular focus on FIDIC-based contracts, contractual entitlement, claims, Extensions of Time, variations, notices, contractual correspondence, payment, and valuation matters.

    Our work is based on review of the executed Contract, Particular Conditions, correspondence, notices, programmes, contemporaneous records, supporting documents, and the actual facts of the project, helping clients understand their contractual position and make better-informed, document-based decisions.

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    Our Services

    FIDIC contract documents, clauses and administration records

    FIDIC Contract Administration

    Specialist support in the administration of FIDIC-based contracts, including contractual procedures, obligations, notices, correspondence, entitlement, and related requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

    What do you gain from the service?

    Full control of contractual obligations and reduced risk.
    Claims file review with notices, evidence and supporting documentation

    Claims Assessment & Management

    Review of claims that have been submitted or are being prepared, covering contractual basis, notices, supporting evidence, project records, strengths, weaknesses, and documentation gaps.

    What do you gain from the service?

    Claims supported by evidence and documents.
    Variation instruction and change management paperwork

    Variations & Change Management

    Review of instructions, variations, and additional works, including their contractual basis and potential implications for time, cost, and entitlement.

    What do you gain from the service?

    Clear control over variations and costs.
    Construction programme and delay analysis schedule

    EOT & Delay Analysis

    Support in reviewing Extension of Time claims and delay events, including programmes, critical-path considerations, contemporaneous records, event chronology, and the potential effect on contractual completion.

    What do you gain from the service?

    Time extensions supported by technical analysis.
    Contractual notices and formal correspondence letters

    Contractual Correspondence & Notices

    Drafting and review of contractual letters and notices with emphasis on clear professional wording, accurate documentation, alignment with the Contract and project facts, and preservation of contractual rights and positions.

    What do you gain from the service?

    Decisions based on precise contractual reading.
    Contract and entitlement review with annotated clauses

    Entitlement & Contract Review

    Review of contract provisions, Particular Conditions, project facts, and supporting records to assess a party's contractual position, whether before a formal claim or independently of one, and to identify the applicable procedural and documentary requirements.

    What do you gain from the service?

    Correspondence that preserves your contractual rights.
    Payment application, certification and valuation documents

    Payment, Certification & Valuation Support

    Review of contractual matters relating to payment applications, certificates, valuations, and amounts claimed or certified, including the contractual basis, supporting records, and procedures required under the Contract.

    What do you gain from the service?

    Entitlements assessed clearly and fairly.

    Our Approach

    SCMA follows a structured methodology connecting project facts, contractual requirements, and available evidence.

    Facts & Records → Contract Basis → Notices & Procedures → Evidence & Impact → Entitlement → Strategy

    This approach helps move the matter from a general project issue to a structured and actionable contractual assessment.

    How We Work

    We begin by understanding the issue and its underlying facts. We then review the relevant documents and identify the contractual provisions and procedures that may apply. Depending on the nature of the matter, we assess notices, evidence, time and cost implications, documentation gaps, and the strength of the contractual position before developing an appropriate response strategy.

    Our deliverables may include, depending on the agreed scope:

    Contract Review Memorandum · Claim Assessment · Entitlement Review · Letter or Notice Review · EOT Analysis · Variation Review · Documentation Gap List · Contractual Response Strategy

    Who We Support

    Our services are suitable for:

    Employers · Contractors · Consultants · Contract Managers · Project Managers · Engineers · Planners · Cost Teams · Commercial Teams

    Confidentiality & Conflicts of Interest

    Client documents and project information are treated as confidential. Before accepting an engagement, SCMA considers potential conflicts of interest and may decline a matter where an actual or material conflict exists.

    Have a Contractual Matter to Discuss?

    If you are dealing with a FIDIC contract issue, claim, variation, EOT, delay matter, contractual notice, payment issue, or entitlement question, SCMA can support you in reviewing the relevant documents and assessing your contractual position in a structured and professional manner.

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    SCMA provides contractual, technical, and commercial analysis and support for construction projects. SCMA is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal representation.