by Damian | Apr 5, 2023 | Delay, Dispute Resolution
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....
by Damian | Oct 24, 2022 | Delay
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...
by Damian | Apr 4, 2022 | Delay, Expert Secrets
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...
by Damian | Jul 12, 2021 | Delay, Dispute Resolution, Events, Webinar
As you may have seen in the media recently or indeed have experienced first-hand, there have been unprecedented material shortages in many areas. There are many reasons for this. As described in the webinar it is a ‘perfect storm’. It seems everything that is going on...
by Damian | Jun 4, 2021 | Delay
Float ownership The issue of who owns the float in the construction program has been the subject of significant debate. At least three conflicting viewpoints hold sway. These are that: It belongs to the contractor.The float belongs to the employer.It belongs to...
by Damian | May 19, 2021 | Arbitration, Delay, Quantum
When did practical completion of the works take place? Practical completion of the works is a defining moment on most contraction contracts. Retention becomes due for release and liability for damages passes to the employer. Of course, any obligation on the...
