Expert Secrets… The Return

Expert Secrets… The Return

Some musings on dispute boards, causes of disputes and their resolution, and the troublesome issue of concurrent delay. I regularly act as a dispute board member in international contracts which often requires me to spend time overseas. A recent trip saw flights from...
Acceleration in Construction – Part 2

Acceleration in Construction – Part 2

In a previous article, Damian explained the concept of constructive acceleration. He considered how the courts and tribunals dealt with the matter and compared different approaches by courts around the world. In this follow-up article, Marcia Davids shares her take....
Extreme Weather is the New Normal. Are You Planning for it?

Extreme Weather is the New Normal. Are You Planning for it?

Globally, construction activity is growing at an unprecedented rate. It’s estimated that during the next 40 years, 230 billion square meters of new infrastructure will be built. At the same time, climate change is making extreme weather events more common. Whether...
Concurrent Delay – A Matter of Good Faith?

Concurrent Delay – A Matter of Good Faith?

Concurrency – A Call for Pragmatism? Concurrency (or concurrent delay) is an issue that those involved in construction disputes love to debate. A quick search online reveals a vast amount of ink which has been spent debating the various approaches to analysis and...