Unfortunately, there is an increasing trend for clients/project managers not to pay what is due to contractors/subcontractors. This can create dire circumstances where contractors/subcontractors are left out of pocket and often resulting in many smaller companies having to close their doors, resulting in job losses.
Construction Law is predominantly based on contractual principles of duties and rights of the contracting parties. In certain circumstances it may include delictual matters, where injury or death was caused by or arose out of accidents or negligence at construction sites.
Construction Law in South Africa cannot be considered in isolation. International standards and regulations, as well as International Construction Law, must be considered, as many of the contracts in Construction Law are global. In short, there of various areas of law that apply to construction work.