Fed raised rates but construction has a bigger problem

Higher rates could force owners to delay or outright abandon projects, said Michael Guckes, chief economist at ConstructConnect, a commercial construction data provider. 

Why Accurate Design Depends on AutoCAD Drafting Services

Learn why accurate design relies on AutoCAD drafting services. Identify the role of CAD drafting services in delivering high-precision drawings.

Federal Court Curbs Energy Dept. Power to Delay Coal Plant Retirements

Michigan’s Campbell coal plant remains open more than a year after its planned retirement, even as judges reject the federal rationale that first extended operations.

From Medical Spaces to Material Quantities: Understanding Healthcare Construction Estimates

Healthcare construction estimating requires specialized cost planning for MEP systems, medical infrastructure, compliance, equipment, and infection control to prevent costly budget overruns.

Industry welcomes call-in powers for mayors, despite ‘big questions’ over delivery

Experts have praised prime minister Andy Burnham’s proposals to grant regional mayors across England new call-in powers, but some warn that greater mayoral intervention could lead to further planning delay and complexity. The post Industry welcomes call-in powers for mayors, despite ‘big questions’ over delivery appeared first on Property Week.

Advanced Payments V Vesting

A practice note from Hill Dickinson construction and property lawyers summarising the use of advanced payment bonds and vesting agreements

Construction Management - ‘Can our client introduce the delay and disruption protocol?’ May 2023

In the May edition of the Construction Management magazine, the legal Q&A section considers a contractor's question about the SCL Delay and Disruption Protocol, which its client wishes to introduce on their contract. Anthony Hayes provides an answer

Fenwick Elliott - Termination: the latest legal and contractual developments, 24022023

Fenwick Elliott Partners Simon Tolson and Karen Gidwani are joined by 4 Pump Court’s Sanjay Patel to discuss the latest case law and developments surrounding termination, including the recent case of Energy Works (Hull) Ltd v MW High Tech Projects UK Ltd and others

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

Does anyone in the group use delay/disruption reporting software that can record/photograph delay at the workface? If so, what software do you use?

Can a delay notice be submitted after the completion date and can it be backdated?

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.

CDI EXPERTS PTY LTD

CDI Experts is an independent, privately owned, multi-disciplinary service provider specializing in contract, commercial, project controls, and dispute resolution solutions for our clients in the Natural Resources, Infrastructure, and Property sectors. CDI Experts are quality driven, cost effective and time proficient in meeting the needs of our clients. We assist in managing our client’s project risk from the tender stage through project execution and closeout to resolution of any potential disputes.

CDI EXPERTS PTY LTD

CDI Experts is an independent, privately owned, multi-disciplinary service provider specializing in contract, commercial, project controls, and dispute resolution solutions for our clients in the Natural Resources, Infrastructure, and Property sectors. CDI Experts are quality driven, cost effective and time proficient in meeting the needs of our clients. We assist in managing our client’s project risk from the tender stage through project execution and closeout to resolution of any potential disputes.

2020Consult Ltd

2020Consult provides claims and dispute resolution services. We act as Quantum Experts and delay analysts. We pride ourselves on our ability to find resolutions to disputes, based on an honest and independent view of your entitlements. In addition we provide and contracts and commercial management to contractors and employer organisation. our training packages cover all of these aspects and are tailored to suit a clients requirements.

Chronos Consult Ltd

At Chronos Consult we strive to deliver excellence in all aspects of project scheduling. Our mission is to provide the highest quality service to our clients, achieved by our client focussed approach, our commitment to the project and by drawing on our extensive experience and expertise.