Who owns the float period?
by Chris Larkin
Delay analysis has for some time been a hot topic in construction law around the world. …
Contract Administration
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Contract Administration
How to prepare for those claims
by Michelle Nelson
As we come into 2007, a large number of projects are nearing completion and it seems that many contractors are starting to think about how well or badly they will have done when the money is balanced in the final account. …
Contract Administration
Constructive acceleration demands clear intentions
by Chris Larkin
The construction industry in this region is arguably the most dynamic in the world. The scale of projects and the speed at which they progress makes working in this sector both exciting and challenging, but it does have its problems. …
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Contract Administration
Submit that notice to avoid missing out on entitlement
by Chris Larkin
Many construction contracts require the contractor to give notice to the employer if it wishes to claim additional costs or extensions of time. …
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Contract Administration
The lesson: keep detailed records
The lesson: keep detailed records
by Steven Hunt
Steven Hunt, senior legal counsel, Nakheel, stresses the need for contractors to maintain up-to-date site records to back up claims. …
Contract Administration
Extension of time claims
Extension of time claims
by Jeffrey Badman
In my experience, extension of time claims are unsuccessful because the contractor fails to adequately demonstrate its case through its submission of detailed particulars.
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Contract Administration
To accelerate or not? That is the contractor’s question
by Michelle Nelson-Construction Week
The issue of whether delay to a project can be reduced or even eliminated altogether by taking accelerative measures and if so, who should bear the cost, is becoming more common here in Dubai. In this article, I will consider the question of acceleration and liability for acceleration costs from a contractual and legal perspective. …
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