To stop builders, head contractors, and clients delaying or avoiding payments.
To give tradies and suppliers a fair, enforceable way to claim what they’re owed.
To keep cashflow moving in construction by setting strict payment timeframes.
Gives your claim legal force, not just a “polite request” like an invoice.
Forces the other side to respond within set business days (or they lose rights).
Creates a clear path to adjudication if they underpay, delay, or ignore you.
Do the work – once work or materials are supplied, you have the right to claim (Based on your quote).
Send a valid SOPA claim – this sets strict deadlines they must follow.
No reply? You’re protected – if they don’t respond, they can’t argue later in adjudication.
