Adjudication & COVID-19

Adjudication & COVID-19

In April and May of this year we provided a series of webinars. These focused on best practice for construction parties dealing with suspension or delay of works due to the COVID-19 lockdowns in various jurisdictions. In this article, we take a look at some of the...
Adjudication: An Overview

Adjudication: An Overview

This article takes a look at the merits of ‘adjudication’ as a means of resolving disputes and ensuring continued cashflow in construction. A time-limited system for resolving a dispute, adjudication is typically limited to a four-week period for resolution. It...
Damages in the post COVID-19 Period

Damages in the post COVID-19 Period

The national lock-down in South Africa witnessed the closure of construction sites. In the period since, there has been great debate on the recovery of losses where there has been a breach of contract or a claim in delict. It is most probable that the courts,...