Loss and/or expense

Under clause 4.23 of SBC and clause 4.17 of IC, the contractor’s entitlement to loss and/or expense is made subject to a written application having been made to the architect within a reasonable time of it becoming apparent that the contractor is incurring or is likely to incur direct loss and/or expense for the grounds laid down. SBC actually goes somewhat further and makes the requirement a proviso or condition.