by Damian | Oct 17, 2025 | Quantum
Preamble This article examines the benefits, compexities and quantum calculations for a PFI project, the type of which is often found on African infrastructure projects. The article was originally written with the model of a desalination plant in mind, so some...
by Damian | May 20, 2025 | Adjudication, Arbitration, Expert Secrets, Quantum
Damian joined the CICES for their annual conference in Manchester earlier this year. His focus was on professionals and professionalism in construction. From the Grenfell disaster to expert witnesses, the spotlight has been very much on competence and professionalism...
by Damian | Apr 9, 2025 | Contracts, Quantum
As an industry, should we understand more about what defects are and how to measure their remediation and consequent damages? Construction projects rarely run perfectly from beginning to end without fault or flaw. They often encounter issues such as delay, disruption,...
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 | Aug 2, 2022 | Arbitration, Dispute Resolution, Quantum
Those with an eye on international matters, particularly those in Africa, will be interested to see the long-running arbitration at the Cape Town City Stadium has reached a settlement. Damian James Delay and Quantum Experts were engaged to help understanding and aid...
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...
