Inadequately expressed claims: the second most frequent reason for disputes
Arcadis have recently published their Global Construction Dispute Report 2018. Unsurprisingly, “Poorly drafted or incomplete/unsubstantiated claims” is the second most frequent reason for disputes. This reason has ranked highly for several years, so it seems that the industry is not learning from its mistakes.
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From 2018 to 2019
the Beginnings of HDP…
The past twelve months have seen many changes in the Gulf region and some interesting events. In the following we look back and then ahead to what might come in 2019.
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The Four Corners of a Successful Claim
When preparing a claim, there are four key points to remember. Bill Bordill explains...
What is a claim?
Often folk think of ‘claim’ as a dirty word, something they ought not to get involved with. This is of course, in part, a result of the adverts you sometimes see on TV, ‘had an accident? Not your fault…’. But it is important to remember that a claim is only an assertion of a contractual right. It’s something you’re entitled to. It shouldn’t be seen as a dirty word.
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Delay Analysis:
Choosing the Right Method for Your Dispute
How should delay be analysed and what options are available? Tom Francis examines…
When a delay occurs on a project, analysing cause and effect is vital to understanding where liability lies. Whether assessing for an Extension of Time or Compensation Events, Delay analysis (sometimes called Forensic Planning) is something which some refer to as a ‘dark art’. Arguably, it’s frequently misunderstood by those who carry it out or claim to understand it. This article aims to set out some of the key elements to consider when undertaking an analysis or working with an analyst to demonstrate delay.
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