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Dayworks: A Guide for Contractors

Dayworks are a valuation method for unforeseen or urgent work based on the cost of labor, materials, and plant, plus overheads and profit. They are used in situations like unexpected site conditions, design changes, or emergency repairs and require thorough documentation to ensure fairness. Effective management involves pre-approval from clients, regular updates, and the use of daywork sheets to record details and costs.

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Dayworks: A Guide for Contractors

Dayworks are a valuation method for unforeseen or urgent work based on the cost of labor, materials, and plant, plus overheads and profit. They are used in situations like unexpected site conditions, design changes, or emergency repairs and require thorough documentation to ensure fairness. Effective management involves pre-approval from clients, regular updates, and the use of daywork sheets to record details and costs.

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DAYWORKS

Q: What are Dayworks?

Dayworks are a method of valuing works on the basis of the cost of labour, materials and plant plus a
mark-up for overheads and profit. This method should only be used if the normal valuation
mechanism is not appropriate.

Dayworks refer to work carried out without a prior agreed price or rate, usually because the work is
unforeseen or too urgent to be priced in the traditional manner. This approach allows for necessary
works to proceed without delay but requires meticulous documentation to ensure fairness for both
the Contractor and the Client.

Q: When are Dayworks used?

(i) Unforseen Conditions: When un-expected site conditions or obstacles require


immediate attention that wasn’t accounted for in the original contract.
(ii) Changes in Design: Modifications or additions to the original design can necessitate
work that hasn’t been previously priced.
(iii) Emergency Repairs: Situations that demand urgent action to prevent danger or
significant disruption to the project timeline.

Q: How to manage Dayworks effectively?

Every aspect of daywork should be clearly documented including the nature of the work, hours
worked, materials used, and any machinery or special equipment involved. This transparency helps
prevent disputes over costs.

(i) Pre-approval: Whenever possible, ger approval from the client or their representative
for the daywork. This step is valid, for ensuring that the client is aware of the potential,
cost implications and agrees to the work being carried out on a daywork basis.
(ii) Regular Updates: Keep the client or their representative informed with regular updates
on the progress and costs of dayworks.
(iii) Use of Daywork sheets: A daywork sheet (attached) is a formal document that records
all the relevant details of the work carried out. It should be signed regularly both by the
contractor and the client’s representative to acknowledge agreement on the work done
and the associated costs.

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