Welcome to Season 3 of The Cox Yeats Podcast! In episode 3, host Harshita Kapoor is joined by Cox Yeats construction and engineering team, Chantal Mitchell, Peter Barnard, and Claudelle Pretorius to unpack the concept of scope of works: what it is, why it often becomes muddled, and how standard-form contracts (JBCC, FIDIC, NEC, GCC) address changes, pricing, and time implications. Expect practical insights from both public and private-sector projects, covering everything from provisional sums to Treasury approvals and critical-path pitfalls. Chantal, Peter, and Claudelle are construction and engineering law specialists at Cox Yeats Attorneys. They advise employers, contractors, and professionals on contract strategy, tender disputes, variations, extensions of time, and project close-outs across major South African projects.   ⏱ Timestamped Overview 00:00 – Introduction and introducing the guests01:28 – Provisional sums & early tenders (e.g., the “R500,000 kitchen” problem) 03:22 – Using the BoQ to price changes (not define scope) 05:13 – Budget diversions mid-project07:36 – How standard forms handle variations09:09 – FIDIC (cl.13): employer issues/requests variations; contractor proposals12:38 – Continuing GCC process and consequences14:04 – JBCC bars oral instructions; GCC’s practical confirmation approach15:15 – Acceleration vs EOT (catch-up vs extra time)18:11 – Treasury approvals causing site standstills & EOT/PS&G knock-ons20:11 – Move-the-wall example; approved price vs proceed dilemma22:15 – Often not written into contracts (but still binding via law) 24:45 – What is the critical path?27:30 – Prevention principle: employer must allow reasonable time29:45 – Use a live programme; baseline is outdated33:20 – Employer cautions: approve with full time/cost awareness   Quote of the Episode “The bill of quantities is used to price. It is not used to determine the scope of work.” – Chantal Mitchell 👣 Relevant Links Chantal Mitchell Website: Cox Yeats - Chantal MitchellChantal Mitchell LinkedIn: Chantal Mitchell - Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | Professional Profile | LinkedIn Peter Barnard Website: Cox Yeats - Peter BarnardPeter Barnard LinkedIn: Peter Barnard - Cox Yeats | LinkedIn Claudelle Pretorius Website: Cox Yeats - Claudelle PretoriusClaudelle Pretorius LinkedIn: Claudelle Pretorius - Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | Professional Profile | LinkedIn   🌐 Connect with Cox Yeats 🔗 Website: https://www.coxyeats.co.za/ 📘 LinkedIn: https://za.linkedin.com/company/cox-yeats 🎧 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@coxyeats8892   Disclaimer: This article is for general guidance only and not intended as legal advice. Should readers require legal advice on any relevant issue, they are requested to consult a Cox Yeats professional.