This month’s contract clinic question comes from a contractor who was constructing an office building when Storm Henk struck, causing significant damage to the half-built facility. Paul Gibbons and Richard O’Brien explain how this is handled by standard contracts and...
In our latest construction contract clinic, Bill Bordill explains the risks of using an expert consultant as an expert witness in a formal dispute. The question Can we use the same consultant who advised us on a contractual risk as an expert witness in a formal...
This month’s contract clinic question comes from a client looking to calculate liquidated damages. They want to set the fee for a section of a project before the completion of the whole scheme. Steven Woolnough shares his advice. The question We are looking to appoint...
This month’s contract clinic question comes from a contractor who found some historically significant artefacts when excavating a site – and is now worried about the ensuing delays during archaeological investigations. We examine the contractual implications. ...
The question I am a project manager of a construction project under an NEC4 contract. I am dealing with a major problem caused by a key subcontractor. They have failed to meet their obligations, leading to significant delays. Despite our attempts to address the issue...
The question Our client wants to incorporate the Society of Construction Law (SCL) Delay and Disruption Protocol into the building contract and make it a contract. Are they entitled to do so, and what are the risks of doing so? The answer The SCL Delay and...
