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Choosing the Right Contract in Construction: A Guide to Getting It Right

Choosing the Right Contract in Construction: A Guide to Getting It Right Imagine this: You’re starting a construction project. The excitement is high, but so are the risks. What if something goes wrong? How do you ensure everyone sticks to their part of the deal? The answer lies in construction contracts. But picking the right …

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Understanding Liability for Omitted Work in Construction Contracts

Understanding Liability for Omitted Work in Construction Contracts Introduction Imagine this: You’re a contractor who has spent countless hours and substantial resources preparing for a project, only to find out that a significant portion of the work has been omitted from your contract and given to another contractor. It’s a frustrating and all-too-common scenario in …

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What is the Difference Between a Fitness for Purpose Responsibility

What is the Difference Between a Fitness for Purpose Responsibility and an Obligation to Exercise Reasonable Skill and Care?   Imagine you’re a constructor building a bridge. You’ve done your calculations, followed standard procedures, and ensured every detail is in order. But what happens if the bridge collapses? Who’s responsible? This scenario highlights a critical …

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How to Deal with Provisional Sums Under FIDIC 1999

How to Deal with Provisional Sums Under FIDIC 1999: A Guide for UAE Construction Professionals How to Effectively Manage Provisional Sums in FIDIC 1999 Contracts Introduction Did you know that provisional sums are often the source of significant misunderstandings and disputes in construction contracts? In the UAE, where construction projects are often ambitious and complex, …

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Construction Delay Analysis Techniques

Construction Delay Analysis Techniques

Construction Delay Analysis Techniques A Review of Application Issues and Improvement Needs The time for performance of a project is crucial to both the employer and the contractor, emphasizing the need for a thorough analysis of project delays. This analysis is essential for making informed decisions regarding potential time and/or cost compensation claims. While existing …

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Concurrent Delays

Concurrent Delays Concurrent delay is a situation in which two or more delays occur at the same time and have a cumulative effect on the project schedule. Concurrent delays can be caused by a variety of factors, including: Owner-caused delays, such as late delivery of materials or changes to the scope of work Contractor-caused delays, …

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Extension of Time

Extensions of Time

Extension of Time What is Extension of Time (EOT)? Extension of Time (EOT) is a delay which could not be reasonably foreseen at the time of contract signing. The granting of an Extension of Time relieves the contractor from liability of damages such as Liquidated Damages from the original date of contract completion for the period …

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FIDIC RAINBOW SUITE

FIDIC Rainbow suit

FIDIC RAINBOW SUITE The International Federation of Consulting Engineers   In today’s world, the construction industry is expanding rapidly. With the rise in the number of infrastructure projects, it is important to have a standardized contract agreement between parties. One such agreement that has gained popularity is the FIDIC Rainbow Suite. In this article, we …

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Advantages Of Arbitration

Advantages Of Arbitration Benefits of Arbitration, Adjudication, mediation, mediator, negotiation, conciliation,   Did you know that more than 80% of disputes can be resolved without ever stepping into a courtroom? In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, traditional litigation often feels like a cumbersome and expensive route to resolving conflicts. This is where Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) …

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Interest and Damages

Interest and Damages. Damages in Construction Claim | Interest  Interest is either interest as a component of the claim, or interest after the award. Each is for different period of time. the rates may also different. Interest can be a very substantial component of the claim. Sometimes, by the time the claim comes to trail, …

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