Does an Accepted Quotation by a Contractor/Subcontractor Include Result Delay Costs? Where a contractor/ subcontractor submits a quotation for extra work which is accepted, is the accepted quotation deemed to include for any result delay costs? In general, whether an accepted quotation for extra work includes result delay costs would depend on the specific terms …
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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 In various industries and sectors, delays can occur during the execution of projects, leading to disruptions, financial losses, and contractual disputes. To address such issues, it is crucial to employ effective delay analysis methods that can accurately quantify and attribute the delays to their respective causes. However, the selection of an …
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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 Close and System Improvement What Is Project Closure? Project closure marks the final stage of a project. At this stage, the project manager confirms that the project deliverables have been accepted by the client, stakeholder, or customer. If the project or product is ongoing beyond this stage, appropriate maintenance measures must be established. In …
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Project Safety, Health and the Environment Project Health, Safety and Environment Reviews (PHSER’s) are a crucial aspect of any project as they ensure that the project team adheres to the necessary health, safety and environmental requirements throughout the project lifecycle. The PHSER process involves a team of multi-disciplinary experts who review the project’s documentation and …
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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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