Lack of semiconductor strategy branded ‘act of national self-harm’

Ministers have vowed to publish a strategy to tackle the semiconductor shortage “as soon as possible” after a high-profile MP branded the delay an “act of national self-harm”.    Darren Brown, chair of parliament’s business, energy and industrial strategy committee, criticised the government following its… The post Lack of semiconductor strategy branded ‘act of national self-harm’ appeared first on Construction News.

NI’s A6 upgrade could open in April as reasons behind delay revealed

Northern Ireland's new A6 road between Londonderry and Dungiven could open at the end of April, according to the Department for Infrastructure (DfI). The post NI’s A6 upgrade could open in April as reasons behind delay revealed appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

RIBA presses govt to publish survey of collapsing school buildings

The Architects’ JournalRIBA presses govt to publish survey of collapsing school buildings RIBA president Simon Allford has called on the government to reveal which schools are most at risk of collapsing following a delay in the publication of a survey into building safety The post RIBA presses govt to publish survey of collapsing school buildings appeared first on The Architects’ JournalGino Spocchia

Study: How to apply lessons from Colorado’s costliest wildfire to drinking water systems

Issue and key research finding Wildfire damage to drinking water systems can significantly delay a community’s economic recovery. The costliest disaster in Colorado’s history, the Marshall Fire of 2021, resulted in more than $2 billion in losses. Six drinking water systems were directly in the fire’s path. While communities and governments nationwide have been facing the impact […] The post Study: How to apply lessons from Colorado’s costliest wildfire to drinking water systems appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Owner, Bulder Battle in Court Over Steel Mill Project Delay, Cost Hike

Palmer North America and unit of contractor MasTec accuse each other of causing delays and cost overruns on the Pueblo, Colo., mill expansion.

Association for Project Management - NEC Engineering and Construction Short Contract ECSC 1, 01062022

The Engineering and Construction Contract (ECSC) is the 'minor works' contract in the NEC family. It is designed for low complexity contracts with not too much Contractor design. This webinar looked at the basics of; 1. putting together the contract and 2. contract management. It highlighted the key differences between the ECSC and its big brother the Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC)

Delay Case Law - Thomas Barnes & Sons V Blackburn November 2022

A RAY OF LIGHT CAST OVER THE ‘DARK ART’: A publication from Beale & Co solicitors considering Delay Analysis arising from Thomas Barnes & Sons plc V Blackburn with Darwin Borough Council

Metroun - NEC3 & 4 - What Is An Early Warning, 29072020

If you're working on an NEC contract and you encounter an issue which changes the time, cost or quality of the project, you will need to raise an Early Warning. The Early Warning ensures the spirit of mutual trust and co-operation is upheld during the life cycle of a construction project, as required by clause 10.1

Metroun - What Are Liquidated Damages (LADs), 16022022

Liquidated Damages is a very common clause that can appear in construction contracts. This video explains what the Liquidated Damages clause is, why is might be used and the complications that come with trying to enforce it.

Fenwick Elliott - NEC Accepted Programmes - a practical guide, 19052022

Claire King and Mark Pantry of Fenwick Elliott, together with delay expert Scott Jardine of Ankura, take a deep dive into NEC Accepted Programmes.

What are the key 'pacing' considerations for a contractor when deciding how best to sequence and manage a project which is in delay?

When reviewing a project for delays, what is the best form of analysis method and why?

How to determine the dominant cause of delay ? Is it simply first event dominates until overtaken and therefore substituted by subsequent events.

Do you re-align the Contract Prelims when there is a delay to the Completion Date but no Extension of Time has been granted?

Is it time that the JCT and/or NEC enable the parties to set out the methodology of Delay Analysis and how to deal with Concurrent Delay?