Time Related Claims Construction Delay Claims Constructions contractors usually have a time within which or a date by which the contractor must complete the work or bring it to the stage of practical completion. There is usually a definition of completion or practical completion. completion is usually defined to be substantial completion of work. Before …
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Extensions 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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Delays and Delay Analysis The appropriate selection of a delay analysis method is important to accurately quantify delays. Analysts must be aware of the strengths and limitations of each method to determine which one is most suitable for the case at hand. Several factors must be considered when selecting a delay analysis methodology including, but …
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Licensing and Building Claims Licensing Legislation In United Arab Emirates each State of Emirates has legislation providing for licensing of some categories of contractors. The legislation in each emirate is completely efferent. It is beyond the scope of this article to examine the differences. That would be an enormous task. However, there are some uniform …
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Categorising Remedies, Damages Expectation damages, reliance damages and restitution. Remedies and damages are legal solutions that can be sought by a party who has suffered harm or loss as a result of a breach of contract or other legal wrongdoing. Three main types of damages are expectation damages, reliance damages, and restitution. Expectation damages: Expectation …
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Construction Claims Management Issues, Common Type of Claims Construction Claim can be defined as a request by either party to the contract, usually the Contractor, for compensation for damages caused by failure of the other party to fulfil his part of obligations as specified in the contract. The compensation is usually in the form of …
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Employer’s Obligations The most important of the employer’s obligations under a construction contract are monetary to pay the contract what is due for work done, and in certain circumstances to compensate the contractor for loss and expense. Payment is one of the most important issues in any construction contract for both the party making payments …
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Contractor’s Obligations Main Construction Contractor : Roles and Responsibilities Generally, a building contractor is supposed to supervise, inspect, and direct a construction project from start to finish regardless of the project scope. A main construction contractor is a company that takes on the responsibility of managing and coordinating all aspects of a construction project. They …
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Claims Under FIDIC Contract CLAIMS UNDER THE NEW FIDIC CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT Conditions of Contract for Construction, FIDIC Forms. It is known as ‘the Red Book’. The FIDIC Conditions are used extensively on international construction projects, notably for major infrastructure work. The FIDIC Forms are used on projects funded by the World Bank, and the drafts …
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FIDIC Silver Book Introduction to FIDIC Silver Book Introduction FIDIC – the International Federation of Consulting Engineers – published in September 1999 a suite of four new Standard Forms of Contract. This new suite comprises: Conditions of Contract for Construction for Building and Engineering Works Designed by the Employer : The Construction Contract Conditions of …
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