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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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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Defective Buildings and Subsequent Owners The nature of defective work Unsurprisingly, defects are one of the major causes of dispute and construction litigation. Dealing with construction failures requires various degrees of familiarity with law, building technology and practice. There is often disagreement when it comes to identifying what a construction defect is. This, of course, …
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Project Manager Skills and Functions Skills required for Project Manager A project manager is a person who has the overall responsibility for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of a project. Construction, petrochemical, architecture, information technology and many different industries that produce products and services use this job title. Project management …
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Architect Role of Architect The accepted role of the architect has long been to design the building, advise on the selection and appoint of other sub-consultant, manage the design, select and appoint the contractor, and the sub-contractors, and generally represent the client’s interests as far as possible. Coming with these responsibilities is the duty to …
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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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Rights and Obligations of Parties under Contract Duties Overview, Sample Clause The best way to define contractual obligations is to say that they are the legal responsibilities of each party involved in a contractual agreement. In a contract, both parties will exchange an item or service of value, but certain expectations must be met in …
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Project Team Roles and Responsibilities Successful projects are usually the result of careful planning and the talent and collaboration of a project’s team members. Projects can’t move forward without each of its key team members, but it’s not always clear who those members are, or what roles they play. Here, we’ll describe five roles – …
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Project Management Successful projects are usually the result of careful planning and the talent and collaboration of a project’s team members. Projects can’t move forward without each of its key team members, but it’s not always clear who those members are, or what roles they play. Here, we’ll describe five roles – project manager, project …
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What is the difference between Management Contracting and Construction Management. Management Contracting Management contracting is appropriate for large scale projects requiring an early start on site. The design is undertaken on behalf of the employer and this procurement route is ideal where work needs to be started before the design on the project is completed. …
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