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Construction cash flow depends on certified work and staged payments. When certificates, variations, or retentions are delayed, Quick Action recovers your money legally and professionally—amicably first, with escalation only when necessary.
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Construction debt collection is the recovery of unpaid amounts connected to project delivery—typically progress payments, retentions, variations, and supply-chain invoices.
Unlike standard B2B collections, construction receivables are tied to site events: certification, approvals, handover milestones, and multiple signatories. That’s why a specialist construction debt collection agency must combine evidence discipline with practical negotiation.
Quick Action manages recovery across the UAE and internationally, starting with structured amicable outreach, then moving to formal notices and legal action only where the debtor remains non-responsive or the dispute requires enforcement. This approach reduces write-offs while limiting disruption on live projects.
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Construction payment disputes rarely start with “we won’t pay.” They usually start with “it’s not approved,” “it’s not certified,” or “it’s not in the scope.”
Debtors also use the project chain—consultant, main contractor, employer, subcontractors—to delay responsibility.
Construction debt recovery needs tight documentation and a process that separates genuine disputes from tactics.
Common challenges include:
Staged payments dependent on certification and site sign-off
Variations and change orders not formalized before execution
Retention held beyond contractual release milestones
Back-to-back subcontracting and “pay when paid” pressure
Set-offs for delay claims, defects, or alleged non-performance
Multiple entities (JV/SPV/group company) complicating liability and enforcement
We handle B2B receivables across UAE and international accounts, including:
The most common overdue amounts come from certified progress claims, interim payment certificates, and approved milestones. Debtors often delay by claiming missing documents, incomplete site approvals, or internal finance holds—even when work was accepted. Recovery works best when the claim is tied to certification, signed delivery evidence, and a clear statement of account that tracks contract value, approvals, and paid-to-date.
Common patterns:
Approved IPCs unpaid past due date
Finance requests repeated resubmissions
“Next drawdown” excuses after certification
Variation debt becomes difficult when work is done before written approval, or when the employer argues scope. Even valid claims can age while parties argue rates, measurement, or entitlement.
We focus on establishing the instruction trail, linking it to contract clauses, and separating the “agreed” portion from the disputed balance—so you recover something now while resolving the remainder.
Common patterns:
Verbal instructions without signed VO
Measurement and valuation disputes
Variation bundled with wider delay claims
Retentions and final account balances are often held long after handover, usually justified by “snagging,” “final reconciliation,” or “defects liability.”
Recovery requires mapping retention release dates, completion certificates, and the contractual basis for any withholding. We push for structured settlement—then escalate where retention is being used as leverage without evidence.
Common patterns:
Retention not released after milestones
Final account stalled “pending approvals”
Withholding without documented defects
We recover construction-related debts using a structured, evidence-led approach designed to protect your commercial relationships and your reputation. Our process prioritizes amicable resolution first, engaging contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, or project owners professionally and discreetly.
Legal escalation is pursued only when necessary—and only with your explicit approval.
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Construction recovery is won or lost on documentation. A complete file reduces “approval loops” and makes escalation credible. Typical documents include:
Signed contract/subcontract, scope, BOQ, and payment terms
Purchase orders, work orders, delivery notes, and invoices
Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs), engineer/consultant certifications, completion certificates
Variation orders, change instructions, site directives, and pricing approvals
Timesheets, material logs, inspection requests, and acceptance records
Email/WhatsApp (business context) showing approvals, instructions, and acknowledgments
Statement of account, aging report, and reconciliation history
Debtor trade license details and authorized signatory contacts
Construction receivables are enforced through contract law and civil/commercial procedures, so recovery must be evidence-based, compliant, and properly documented.
UAE civil case procedures and execution mechanisms apply when amicable settlement fails.
Construction payments also commonly involve cheques; UAE law recognizes specific unpaid cheques (with bank non-payment notation) as an executive instrument, enabling execution procedures under the civil framework.
Key compliance principles we follow:
Amicable recovery first; escalation only when justified
Accurate claims aligned to contract entitlement and evidence
No harassment, threats, or reputational pressure tactics
Correct debtor identification (entity, signatory, jurisdiction)
Proper escalation route (court/execution/arbitration where contract requires)
We provide cross-border debt collection services through trusted local partners, ensuring compliant recovery processes, clear communication, and effective resolution across multiple jurisdictions worldwide.
Construction firms choose us because we understand payment behavior in projects, and we recover without creating unnecessary operational fallout.
Our approach is designed to protect relationships while restoring cash flow.
What construction decision-makers value:
Faster recovery on certified payments, retentions, and approved variations
Clear separation of disputed vs undisputed amounts to stop “all-or-nothing” stalling
Strong evidence packaging that reduces excuses and strengthens settlement leverage
Professional debtor handling aligned with UAE compliance expectations
International coordination for cross-border contractors, suppliers, and project entities
Reduced time spent by project teams chasing finance approvals
Since amicable solutions are not always enough in the process of debt collection, we needed to collaborate with a prominent legal agency to assure an integrated service for our clients.
So we collaborate with Al Ramsy Advocates and Legal Consultants, who is considered one of the most trusted attorneys in Dubai.
This partnership with Dr. Ahmed Al-Ramsy is a valuable enhancement to our expertise as a comprehensive debt collection agency in Dubai, it also secures a professional dealing with the legal aspects of our cases, besides an official representation before courts with no additional fees.
QuickAction provides end-to-end debt collection services in Dubai and across the UAE, helping businesses recover unpaid invoices, commercial debts, and outstanding payments efficiently and lawfully.
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Our debt management solutions help businesses control risk, improve payment behavior, and reduce future collection problems through structured repayment planning and follow-up systems.
We negotiate fair, practical settlement agreements between creditors and debtors; reducing losses, saving time, and avoiding unnecessary legal action.
We help businesses and individuals combine multiple outstanding debts into a single, manageable repayment plan—simplifying payments, improving cash flow visibility, and reducing the risk of default while remaining fully compliant with applicable regulations.
Construction debt collection is the recovery of unpaid project receivables—progress payments, retentions, variations, and supply-chain invoices—using documented outreach, formal demand, and escalation when required.
When invoices pass agreed terms, certificates remain unpaid, or retention is withheld without a valid contractual basis—especially if internal chasing is stuck in approval loops.
Yes, we recover unpaid subcontractor claims, supply invoices, and service balances where the entitlement and debtor liability are properly documented.
We identify the contractual approval route, present the evidence pack, and push payment on undisputed elements while addressing genuine documentation gaps.
Yes. We map retention release milestones, completion evidence, and withholding reasons, then pursue amicable settlement or escalation if withholding is unjustified.
We build the instruction trail and contract basis, then separate agreed sums from disputed items to recover faster without conceding the full claim.
When legal action is necessary, we coordinate the case file and escalation through the appropriate legal route with specialist counsel.
Yes. We support cross-border recovery where the debtor is outside the UAE, using jurisdiction-appropriate notice, negotiation, and escalation pathways.
It usually refers to a company with minimal borrowing. It does not prevent overdue receivables—so strong collections processes still matter for cash flow stability.
The debt to income ratio for construction loan (and construction loan debt to income ratio) is a lender metric used to assess borrower affordability. It is separate from collecting unpaid construction invoices.
We can explain terms for clarity, but we do not provide investment advice, a real estate debt funds list, or best strategies for real estate debt investing. Our focus is compliant recovery of overdue receivables.
Often. Financing delays can slow payments—but contract payables still stand. We keep the focus on what is due, while negotiating practical settlement timing where sensible.
Signed contracts, IPCs/certifications, approved variations, delivery/acceptance records, and a clear statement of account are typically the strongest.
If your project receivables are aging—certificates unpaid, retention stuck, or variations delayed, we will assess recoverability and provide a clear, compliant recovery plan for the UAE and international cases.
We start amicably and escalate only when required, send:
Debtor details + statement of account (amounts, dates, project reference)
Contract/subcontract + relevant clauses (payment, variations, retention)
Certifications/approvals (IPCs, completion evidence, VO instructions)
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