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....
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...
Constructive Acceleration or Mitigation?

Constructive Acceleration or Mitigation?

Mitigation or Constructive Acceleration? For many in the industry, the complexity of construction work will inevitably lead to delays. The cause of delays, setting aside those that may be listed as events in the contract, emanates from multiple matters and parties....
Reflections on Sports Stadia and Costs

Reflections on Sports Stadia and Costs

Cost Overruns and Sports Venue Construction Introduction As part of the research undertaken in Cape Town City, the authors, Damian James and Christiaan Bredenkamp considered ‘Cost Overruns and Sports Venue Construction’ by Martin J Greenberg and Dan MacMillan. We were...
Acceleration in Construction – Part 2

Defending an Extension of Time

In a matter, I was acting as delay expert for a homeowner. The claim was against the contractor. They were appointed to build a new home for the homeowner. I provided evidence that the contractor should not be entitled to an extension of time. The reason being that...