Basel Al Najjar is a UAE-based Civil Engineer, Expert Engineer, and Arbitrator specializing in construction law, contract management, and dispute resolution. With a strong professional background in engineering consultancy, Basel has developed advanced expertise in FIDIC contracts, UAE Civil Code applications in construction, and the preparation and evaluation of complex claims, including concurrent delay, disruption, and extension of time (EOT) matters. He advises contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders on contract strategy, risk mitigation, and dispute avoidance, combining technical engineering knowledge with legal and contractual insight. Basel’s work is driven by a practical, results-oriented approach aimed at resolving issues efficiently while safeguarding contractual rights and commercial interests. Through his publications, he provides clear, actionable insights to support professionals in managing construction risks, strengthening claims, and navigating disputes with confidence. For consultancy services, expert opinion, or arbitration-related matters, inquiries can be submitted through this website.
Basel Al Najjar
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Apr 27
Sectional Completion & Partial Possession Under JCT & FIDIC | E-Basel
Claims » Extensions of Time Sectional Completion and Partial Possession Large projects rarely complete as a single entity at a single moment. Hospitals hand over ward by ward. Retail developments phase their openings. The legal framework for phased completion has significant implications for LDs, defects liability, and insurance. 4 min read · Updated 21/04/2026 By …
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Apr 27
Time at Large & Prevention Principle in UAE Construction | E-Basel
Claims » Extensions of Time Time at Large — When the Completion Obligation Is Lost The prevention principle is one of the most powerful doctrines in construction contract law. When time goes at large, the employer loses the right to liquidated damages, the completion date becomes ineffective, and the contractor need only complete within a …
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Apr 27
Programme Float Ownership & Consumption in EOT Claims | E-Basel
Claims » Extensions of Time Float in the Programme — Ownership and Consumption Float is the lifeblood of programme management — the scheduling contingency that absorbs minor delays without affecting completion. It is also a battleground in EOT disputes. Who owns it? Does an employer event that consumes float create an EOT entitlement? 4 min …
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Apr 27
Concurrent Delay Analysis Under English Law | E-Basel
Claims » Extensions of Time Concurrent Delay — Attribution and Entitlement Concurrent delay is the most technically challenging concept in construction delay analysis — and the one most frequently misunderstood or oversimplified. When delays from both parties operate simultaneously, entitlement to time and money is rarely straightforward. 4 min read · Updated 21/04/2026 By Basel …
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Apr 27
Grounds for Extension of Time Under FIDIC & JCT | E-Basel
Claims » Extensions of Time Grounds for Extension of Time — Employer Risk Events The extension of time clause is the central mechanism for allocating delay risk in construction contracts. It determines who bears the financial consequences of project delays — and whether the employer retains the right to deduct liquidated damages. 4 min read …
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Apr 27
Provisional Sums in UAE Construction Contracts | E-Basel
Claims » Variations Provisional Sums — Definition, Expenditure, and Recovery Provisional sums are a familiar feature of construction contracts, yet they are among the most misunderstood. Treating them as guaranteed revenue has consequences — for pricing, for programming, and for final account recovery. 4 min read · Updated 21/04/2026 By Basel Al Najjar Civil Engineering …
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Apr 27
Omission of Work & Loss of Profit in UAE Construction | E-Basel
Claims » Variations Omission of Contract Work — Limits on Employer’s Right to Omit The right to vary includes the right to omit. That is clear. What is less clear — and frequently disputed — is whether the right is subject to any limit. The answer, established in case law across multiple jurisdictions, is yes. …
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Apr 27
Variation Valuation Under FIDIC & JCT | Star Rates | E-Basel
Claims » Variations Valuation of Variations — Rates, Star Rates, and Reasonable Cost When a variation is agreed in principle, the next question — often equally contentious — is what it is worth. Variation valuation is not simply measurement and application of contract rates. It requires structured analysis of the pricing mechanism, the character of …
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Apr 27
Verbal Instructions for Variations in UAE Construction | E-Basel
Claims » Variations Verbal Instructions for Variations — The Written Confirmation Requirement Construction sites run on verbal communication. The site manager does not wait for a written instruction, and the subcontractor does not wait either. This is the reality — and it is also the source of a large proportion of variation disputes. 4 min …
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Authority Bio
Basel Al Najjar
Civil Engineering Consultant · Accredited Expert Witness
Arbitrator · Senior Project Manager
Specialising in construction claims, FIDIC contracts, and dispute resolution across the UAE. Acting as Arbitrator, Tribunal Chairman, and Independent Expert in high-value, multi-party disputes.
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