Current Offerings

Contract Reviews

Are you spending a lot of time reviewing agreements for new opportunities? Do you want to focus on building your business rather than reviewing agreements? Can you afford to blindly sign up to agreements without understanding what you are committing to? Zero In Solutions can help!! We have over fifty years’ experience delivering projects as Project Managers and Contracts Managers as the client, the contractor and subcontractor. We understand not only what the clauses mean but also how they can be administered in the delivery of projects. Let us explain this to you!!

With an increasing industry trend of projects passing risk down through the supply chain, contracts are becoming more complex than ever before. Knowing what to look for is more important than ever to ensure you are fully informed of what you are signing up to. It is important you do not sign up for a contract that could end up costing you significant money or even worse.

It is therefore crucial that your contract is reviewed by professionals who are versed in identifying potential issues well in advance of you agreeing to deliver the works. A contract review can identify clauses that should be negotiated with your clients. We can prepare departures that can be included in your tender or proposal submissions. It is important that the contracts are reviewed by practitioners who understand the practical working of these clauses and can explain to you in plain language the pro’s and con’s of the various clauses. Different companies have a different appetite to risk and tailoring an approach that works for your organisation is crucial to achieving the correct outcome for you.

A key factor in successfully negotiating amendments to contracts results from the understanding of the meaning of the clauses and its applicability to your works. This is then matched with understanding the relationship you have with the proposed client and your organisations strategic approach to the opportunity.

At Zero In Solutions, we combined expertise in Project Management, Contracts Management and Engineering giving us the unique skill set to review your contract and provide a comprehensive analysis of the potential risks of signing your contract without a proper review. Our team have experience in delivering projects, allowing us to provide practical examples to help illustrate our assessment. Further, our team has experience in Contracts Administration on both the client and contractor side up to Adjudication providing a unique perspective of both sides which helps negotiate a better outcome for you.

Our offering provides you, for a fixed fee, a review of your contract and the preparation of a departures list including a consultation with you to explain findings and collaborate on your approach for negotiating proposed changes.

If this is of interest, reach out to us on info@zeroinsolutions.com to see how we can support your organisation.

Commercial Management

Looking for a skilled Commercial Team?? We provide a Commercial Manager / Contracts Administrator pairing solution which can mobilise quickly into your project team regardless of the stage of your project. In the construction and engineering sectors, Commercial Management and Contracts Administration are crucial, yet often neglected aspects that can lead to significant financial setbacks.  Commercial Management means slightly different things to different people, but one fact is consistent in that good Commercial Management can be the difference between a successful project and not. “FAIR & REASONABLE!!” Administering contracts in a fair and reasonable manner takes experience, a calm approach and a deep understanding of project needs. You can’t buy this experience!  And it doesn’t come quickly. It takes time and patience, and it is earned through hands on experience with both successful and challenging projects.  BUT…with our experience, we can help you avoid conflicts and disputes.

At Zero In Solutions, we combine expertise in Project Management, Contracts Management and Engineering, giving us the unique skill set to administer contracts and steer them away from potential conflict.  Our experience spans the entire contract lifecycle - from set up and delivery to close out.  Our team has experience in administering projects, taking a proactive and collaborate approach.  We bring expertise in Contracts Administration from both the client and contractor side up to Adjudication.  This unique perspective helps us negotiate better outcomes for you.

At Zero In Solutions, we can provide contract resources which can provide short term solutions at any role from Contracts Administrator up to Chief Commercial Officer.

Almost half of all contract disputes result from inadequate contract administration.  At Zero In Solutions, we specialise in providing proactive Contract Administration services through our offering of a Commercial Manager & Contracts Administrator pairing.  Our pairing is experienced in managing issues, drafting contractual notices, claim preparation, review and assessment, project reporting, forecast reviews and maintaining commercial registers.  Our pairing works seamlessly together, eliminating the time spent establishing systems and focussing on performing contract tasks.  This pairing can integrate into a wider Commercial team with our Commercial Manager leading the function.

Encompassing contracts, finance, project controls, procurement, risk, program and document control, our team has experience in performing this role in projects on both the client and contractor sides.  Taking a proactive approach which integrates closely with the delivery functions ensures project issues are resolved in advance of them eventuating, providing the greatest possible opportunity to mitigate issues.  Our team has experience holding roles such as Contract Superintendent and Principal’s Representative.

Some of the areas that we have helped clients with include:

1. develop, negotiate, review and manage contracts to minimise risks and maximise opportunities.
2. lead negotiations on subcontracts and purchase orders, ensuring they address risks, include proper flow-downs which align with compensation terms and organisational standards.
3. identify and manage project commercial risk, ensuring alignment with internal policies including finance, insurance, compliance, and procurement.
4. work closely with different teams across businesses to ensure projects are supported and issues are addressed.
5. solve tricky problems in commercial and procurement areas.
6. handle client concerns quickly and effectively.
7. preparation of contract KPI’s and other performance measures.
8. preparation and review of variation claims, Extensions of time, delays and programming issues.
9. overseeing the commercial side of contracts for various projects, ensuring compliance and alignment with requirements.

If this is of interest, reach out to us on info@zeroinsolutions.com to see how we can support your next project.

Project Management

Do you need to fill a role at short notice, have a short-term gap in resources, or need to cover leave? Finding it challenging to fill or backfill a key project role? Do you have a project which is mobilising BUT your resources are still tied up on a previous project? Is your project at a peak stage, requiring short term support without the need to employ long term resources? In today’s fast paced business environment, managing projects effectively is more challenging than ever. Teams are often left overwhelmed by tight timelines, shifting priorities, and resource constraints. These complexities lead to reputational damage, missed milestones, project delays, and cost overruns impacting projects overall success. At Zero In Solutions, we understand these challenges. Our targeted solutions in project management not only streamline processes but enhance your performance.

With over fifty years’ combined experience working on both the client and contractor sides, we value-add by being parachuted into projects on short notice, hitting the ground running. Our team has extensive experience in delivering some of the most iconic projects across Australia. At Zero In Solutions, we can provide contract resources which can provide short term solutions in any role from Site Engineer up to Project Director.

Our team can draw on its experience in delivering projects at all stages of the project lifecycle and has an appreciation of the steps required to execute the entire project.

If this is of interest, reach out to us on info@zeroinsolutions.com to see how we can support your next project.