Once upon a time, on an international project (but I can’t disclose its location), I was involved in a dispute regarding a $ 60,000,000 claim by a contractor, which stated that it had been delayed due to unforeseen circumstances. The circumstances surrounding the commissioning of a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) system powered by a […]
Construction Law is made up of various statutory and common law definitions. For example, the English Housing Grants and Construction Regeneration Act of 1996 defines a construction contract and construction operations. However, it distinguishes contracts for works and services from contracts for supplies. In Julian Bailey’s book ‘Construction Law Volume 1’ he states ‘It may […]
The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (HGCRA) came into force on 1 May 1998. This Act implemented recommendations regarding Adjudication for the English construction industry as set out in the Latham Report[1]. The recommendations from the Latham report aimed to resolve project disputes quickly, allow projects to continue without delay and facilitate cash […]