by Kay Tobin | Oct 23, 2026 | Contracts, Delay, Dispute Resolution, Spotlight, Webinar
With demand for datacentres continuing to grow, the industry is facing new challenges around planning and development. Damian James brought together Lord Banner KC of Keating Chambers, Ciara Simmons of Verne and Katie Lee of Gatehouse Chambers for a spotlight on...
by Damian | Aug 12, 2026 | Contracts, Delay
Delay and disruption are two of the most frequently discussed issues in construction claims. They are often spoken about together and, in practice, regularly arise from the same events. Despite this, they are not the same thing. They affect projects in different ways,...
by Damian | Dec 17, 2024 | Delay, Dispute Resolution, Quantum
Damian joins Paul Heming for his latest edition of the ‘Own the Build’ podcast for a look at delay & disruption and the power of ‘no’ in construction projects. In it, the pair discuss a range of topics, including delay, disruption and the...
by Damian | Oct 7, 2024 | Contracts, Delay, Dispute Resolution, Published Articles
In this article for The Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors, Damian examines concurrent delay (or concurrency) in construction, addressing the challenges of concurrent delays in construction projects, particularly how they lead to disputes. He...
by Damian | Nov 20, 2023 | Delay, Expert Secrets
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...
by Damian | Jun 22, 2023 | Delay, Dispute Resolution
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....
