The construction industry in Austria is facing a significant change. A recent decision by the Supreme Court (OGH) means that construction companies and clients must put their documentation obligations to the test. The central question is: How detailed must construction disruptions be documented in order to successfully argue in court in the event of claims for additional costs?
The answer is clear: precise and detailed documentation is absolutely essential. Blanket calculations or subsequent expert opinions are no longer sufficient. The Supreme Court ruling sets new standards and tightens the obligation to provide evidence.
New white paper clarifies all open questions about the documentation obligation in Austria
In our new white paper “Documentation requirements on Austrian construction sites are becoming stricter – what to consider now”, we shed light on the impact of this decision on construction practice and show how construction companies and clients can adapt their internal processes in order to be able to provide reliable evidence in the event of a dispute.
„Die Digitalisierung der Baustellendokumentation ist nicht nur eine vorübergehende Entwicklung, sondern wird langfristig die Norm im Bauwesen sein.“, sagt Baurechtsexperte Lukas Andrieu (Partner von Scherbaum Seebacher Rechtsanwälte GmbH).
You can find this in the whitepaper:
- The increasing importance of construction site documentation from a legal perspective
- The details of the Supreme Court decision and its impact on construction practice
- The importance of systematic construction site documentation for the success of construction companies
- The role of construction management software in efficient documentation
Download our white paper now and find out how you can bring your construction site documentation up to date. We offer you a comprehensive overview of the current requirements and show you how you can optimize your documentation processes to be successful in the event of a dispute.
