Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction: Recent submissions
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Contract Administration Guidelines for U.S. Contractors Working under World Bank–Funded Projects
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2012)Today’s globalized construction industry requires more integration and collaboration between various multinational and multicultural stakeholders. Many U.S. contractors are involved in large-scale projects that are funded ... -
Measured-Mile Principles
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2012)Change is any addition, deletion, or revision to the general scope of a contract. It may cause an adjustment to the contract price or contract time of a design or construction project. Many disputes arise out of change, ... -
German Court Authorizes Seizure of Thai Prince’s Plane in Pursuit of Arbitral Award: <i>Walter Bau AG v. Kingdom of Thailand</i>
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2012)German courts authorized the crown prince of Thailand’s airplane to be impounded in pursuit of compensation from a case decided by an international arbitral tribunal in 2009. The arbitral tribunal decided in favor of an ... -
Regulatory Compliance for Marine LNG Import Terminals in California
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2012)California’s projected natural gas demand, coupled with the reality of moribund supply basins, has prompted plans for the import of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Several project applications for the siting, design, construction, ... -
Construction Change: Likelihood, Severity, and Impact on Productivity
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2012)Change on construction projects is a regular occurrence and impedes project success for both the owner and the contractor. Many papers have been written about change, but few document its prevalence, severity, and impact ... -
Judiciary’s Use of the Critical Path Method to Resolve Construction Claims
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2012)The number and magnitude of disputes between contractors and owners continues to be a serious problem in the construction industry. Even with technological advancements in project scheduling, delay claims persist. When ... -
Effect of the New Australian Consumer Law on the Use of Standard-Form Contracts within the Australian Construction Industry
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2012)Standard forms of contract have been part and parcel of the construction industry for many years. They are associated with economies of scale and efficiency, allowing businesses to complete the contract negotiation phase ... -
<i>Commonwealth Coatings Corp. v. Continental Casualty Co.</i>
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Irreconcilable Differences Result in Extreme Conflict
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011) -
Some Principles Applied to DSC Claims
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Dispute between Finland and Denmark on Shipping through the Great Belt
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)In May 1991, Finland filed an application with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to institute proceedings against Denmark in regards to a planned fixed link across the Great Belt. Finland claimed that the construction ... -
Behavioral Studies of Project Dispute Negotiation in Engineering and Construction: Visit to Bandura’s Self-Efficacy Theory
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Project Closeout Process Proves Costly
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Analytical Framework for the Choice of Dispute Resolution Methods in International Construction Projects Based on Risk Factors
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)International construction projects provide opportunities for developing countries to advance in the global economy and for international construction and design firms to increase their profit and market share. Despite the ... -
Effective Management of Construction Dispute Resolution
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)The various methods of dispute resolution can be intimidating to the untested and daunting to even those who have experienced them. Yet no matter the method selected, the parties own the process and the result. It is ... -
Discussion of “Why Are Loss of Labor Efficiency Damages So Difficult to Recover?” by H. Randolph Thomas
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Large, Complex Construction Disputes: Dynamics of Multiparty Mediation
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Litigation or Arbitration: View from the Trenches
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Claim Management Using a Damages Accounting Form
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Engineer’s Study Notes for Understanding the Arbitration Process
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2011)Using arbitration to resolve commercial disputes has many advantages over court-based litigation. These include the use of “judges” who understand the relevant technical issues and industry practices and thus reduce the ...