FIDIC’s Contract Users’ event is coming to Asia-Pacific to help you make the most of any projects you have running in that region.
The 2015 event will take place in Singapore, here are some of the highlights… …
FIDIC Contracts in the Asia-Pacific region… what do you need to know?Read More »
By ARASH RAJAI
FOR any contractor or service provider entering into a construction contract, one of the most important priorities in contract negotiation is to manage its overall financial exposure.
This is commonly achieved in construction contracts by agreeing to a financial cap on liability and/or by attempting to exclude certain types of liability commonly called “consequential or indirect losses”. …
FIDIC has announced the dates for their 6th Middle Eastern Contract Users’ conference.
The event will take place in Abu Dhabi on 2nd & 5th March.
Readers of CMguide can get a 10% saving by clicking here. …
FIDIC’s 2015 Middle East Contract Users will take place in Abu DhabiRead More »
With a Qatar 2022 World Cup on the horizon and Dubai’s successful bid for Expo 2020, the scale of infrastructure investment in both countries is unlikely to be anything short of exceptional over the course of the next few years.
In both the UAE and Qatar (and indeed in many other Gulf countries), procurers of major infrastructure have generally opted for the FIDIC Standard Form Contracts to deliver their projects. There is, however, an emerging competitor on the international projects scene in the form of the Third Edition of the New Engineering Contract (NEC3). …
Samer Skaik, the CMGuide Founder delivered 30 minutes oral presentation in “Mastering Complex Projects Conference” at Melbourne convention 2014 which was organized by Engineers Australia. The Convention is the largest engineering event ever held in the southern hemisphere. Convention bring together all areas of the engineering profession, with national and international keynote speakers exposing delegates to megatrends and thought leadership that will influence the future direction of engineering in Australia. …
CMGuide Founder spoke in Melbourne Convention 2014 by Engineers AustraliaRead More »
It’s time for FIDIC’s 27th International Contract Users’ conference, your team’s annual opportunity for best practice advice on using the contracts, insights on recent and upcoming amendments, guidance for managing major projects and for resolving disputes – delivered directly by more than 40 of the world’s foremost FIDIC experts.
And you can get a 10% saving with this posting, just quote VIP code: FKW82487CMGP …
by Niall Clancy
Deciding upon the appropriate remedy for defective works is an issue that frequently arises during construction disputes and is often hotly contested. This note considers the position under UAE law and how a Court (or Arbitral Tribunal) might approach this issue where a contractor cannot (or will not) implement the option selected by the employer. …
Prevention is better than cure for building defects in the UAERead More »
We all know that each region has its own challenges and unique regulations that need to be followed. Help make sure that you’re doing it right in the Americas by attending FIDIC’s 3rd Americas Contract Users’ conference. …
How to make the most of FIDIC when working in the Americas?Read More »
There are many risks in any construction project. The majority of these risks are usually assumed (and priced) by the contractor during the construction phase, who typically covers this exposure by taking out various insurance policies.
Insurance in construction contracts can be complicated and the purpose of this article is to provide an overview of some key issues to be aware of in this intricate area. …
INSURANCE IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS: A FEW THINGS TO KNOWRead More »
by Ahmad Saleh & Daniel Goodwin
When a technology is a novel and inventive process, machine or composition (“invention”), contractors and
engineering consultants in the construction industry in Saudi Arabia should ask.
‘Is this invention valuable to my business?’ If the answer is ‘Yes’, then they should consider seeking patent
protection to protect their rights. …
Construction Contractors & Engineers in Saudi Arabia: Protect Your InnovationRead More »
by Dean O’Leary
One of the most problematic issues relating to construction delay claims is that of concurrency. Indeed, concurrency causes problems for many of those involved with construction claims, not only contract administrators (e.g., architects and engineers), but also for claims consultants, experts, lawyers and, apparently, even some members of the judiciary.[1] This article seeks to discuss the issue of concurrency in both an international and regional setting.[2] …
Dealing with Concurrency in Construction Delay ClaimsRead More »
IBC Legal’s most comprehensive construction law event is your team’s annual opportunity for 4 days of intensive learning and networking…
Construction Law Summer School – 14th Annual Conference
1st to 4th September 2014 – Downing College, Cambridge University, UK …
