Fixed Construction Guarantee
When a contract is awarded, a possible option is to put in place
a fixed construction guarantee equalling 5% of the contract
value as opposed to a variable construction guarantee equalling
10%.
The JBCC Principal Building Agreement and GCC makes provision
for the Fixed Construction Guarantee option.
The fixed construction guarantee usually expires upon the
Certificate of Practical Completion or the last Certificate of
Practical Completion. A fixed expiry date could be negotiated
with the employer, but this must appear on the original
guarantee.
How we work
Blenheim has specific expertise in raising insurance-backed
guarantees from leading insurers. The insurers with whom we
deal are reputable and accredited with all employers in South
Africa including all municipalities, ESKOM Ltd, Transnet SOC
Ltd and blue-chip listed entities.
By working closely with leading specialist insurers, we
provide facilities at affordable collateral levels (if your
financials are strong then collateral may be waived) and our
premium rates are very competitive.
A quotation usually takes 24 hours to finalise, subject to all
information being received and, with all the correct
documentation completed and information submitted, the
facility can be put in place within four to seven working
days. With the facility in place, a guarantee is issued within
24 to 48 hours. Your facility can then be used for all your
future guarantees up to a prescribed facility limit and
multiple guarantees can be issued.
Banks normally take 100% collateral and still charge fees to
have such a facility in place. Our insurers offer lower
collateral requirements and you pay only for the guarantees
you require. There are no annual fees for having a facility in
place via Blenheim. A guarantee facility separate from the
bank will enable your company to grow since your financing can
be handled by the bank and we do your guarantees.
Three unique benefits Blenheim can offer you as a client:
- Free Letter of Intents when requesting via our website, hassle free
- Immediate Guarantee Exposure Reports generated via our tailored made software as and when required
- Dedicated account manager assigned to you once you become a client