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Variation Claims

Variation Claims

Variation Claims Under Contract  Construction Variation Claims Construction variation claims refer to disputes that arise when changes are made to the original scope of work agreed upon in a construction contract. These changes can include alterations to the design, materials, or schedule of the project, and can be initiated by either the client or the …

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The Construction Industry

The Construction Industry Imagine for a moment a world without “ Engineers “. A world without safe water to drink, sewers, waste and sewage treatment; electricity and gas supplies, telecommunications, roads, railways, airports, canals, schools, hospitals, offices, shops and factories, and you see a world without the construction professional. You see a world without civilization. …

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Sustainable Delivery of Construction Projects

Sustainable Delivery of Construction Projects The subject of residential development has been a frequent barometer for measuring the contentment and well-being of a nation’s people. It’s shocking to know that buildings used as homes contribute to about 40% of energy consumption worldwide and an alarming 30% of greenhouse gas emissions. Given the burgeoning population of …

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FIDIC DBO Contract

FIDIC DBO book

FIDIC DBO Contract   DBO Contract Conditions of Contract for Design, Build and Operate Projects First Edition 2008 Contents of Contract Book _ General Conditions _ Particular Conditions _ Sample Forms   Following publication of the Orange Book in 1995 and the Red, Yellow and Green Books in 1999 it became clear that there was a growing need …

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FIDIC Silver Book

FIDIC Silver Book

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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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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Pricing variation

Pricing variation Variation In Writing Because of the many different categories of legal claim made under the heading of variation claims, there are many ways in which the so-called variations are priced. The most straight forward variation claim is that based on debt. For example a contract may provide that if the owner directs the …

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Avoiding Disputes 

Avoiding Disputes

Avoiding Disputes  Methods of Avoiding Disputes Dispute Resolution and Prevention: A Proactive Approach The realm of business, particularly in the construction and contracting sector, is often fraught with the potential for disputes. These disagreements can arise from a myriad of factors, including contract ambiguities, delays, cost overruns, and quality issues. To mitigate the impact of …

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Improve the working environment

Improve the working environment, and create a successful construction team. Yes, Claims don’t result from differing site conditions, bad contract documents, or defective contract administration. They are a direct result of the contractor losing money on the job. This is either because of the above reasons, for which a contract adjustment may be an appropriate remedy, …

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Nine lessons for avoiding construction disputes

Nine lessons for avoiding construction disputes Construction Disputes: construction : Economic theory tells us that the pain of recessions may put stress on companies, but it also forces them to evolve and adapt. Companies willing to learn from adversity can emerge stronger and wiser. Those who failed to learn from economic hardship are among the …

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