Abstract: Performance bonds and guarantees have been the subject of considerable litigation in recent years in not only the United Kingdom but also some other common law jurisdictions. The aim of the research reported in this paper ...

Abstract: Resolving the delay claims that usually trail delayed completion of construction projects is beset with immense difficulties that often lead to disputes between the parties involved. The research reported in this paper is ...

Abstract: As a method of procuring buildings, the design and build approach accounts for an increasing proportion of building construction output in the United Kingdom. This paper reports a survey of contractors, designers, and ...

Abstract: There is high incidence of disputes arising from construction contract claims. Even with the most expert understanding of construction contract clauses and the most equitable risk-allocation regime, claims will continue ...

Abstract: This paper reports part of a qualitative study into evolving practice in the implementation of the dispute adjudication board (DAB) construction dispute resolution technique, a variant of the dispute review board (DRB) ...

Abstract: Delayed completion of a construction project is often caused by a complex interaction of a combination of events, some of which are the contractor’s risks and others are the project owner’s. The apportionment of the liability ...

Abstract: The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 seeks to improve productivity of the UK construction industry by imposing on qualifying construction industry contracts a transparent payment protocol and a right ...