How does local law deal with liquidated damages?
Filed in Contract Administration
The concept and mechanism of liquidated damages is well known and recognised throughout the construction industry in the Middle East. [Read more…]
How to prepare for those claims
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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. [Read more…]
Constructive acceleration demands clear intentions
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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. [Read more…]
Submit that notice to avoid missing out on entitlement
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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. [Read more…]
How the law of liquidated damages can be applied in the local (Courts)
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by Erin Miller Rankin
Liquidated damages provide a contractual means to predetermine a loss and they are generally used to penalise a contractor for delays – [Read more…]
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Engineers should be given deadlines to assess claims
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by Jeffrey Badman
Generally, most modern standard forms of contract conditions contain clauses which provide for contractual remedies in the event of certain circumstances or breaches arising. [Read more…]
Nominated Subcontractors on International Projects
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What Is It?
Nomination is the process by which the Employer nominates, selects or approves who will perform a subcontract or specialist trade role (“NSC”). [Read more…]
The lesson: keep detailed records
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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. [Read more…]
Extension of time claims
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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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Bespoke choice
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by Dennis Brand
A suit made by a bespoke tailor will fulfil all of a customer’s expectations regarding style, cut and fit, but it will be expensive. For this reason, most suits are purchased off-the-peg.
Today for the construction and engineering industry there are numerous off-the-peg or standard form contracts available from the UK and Europe. These are published by professional organisations and bodies including the Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT); Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), which publishes both the ICE and the New Engineering Contract (NEC); and the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC). [Read more…]
