Army Corps Terminates Shimmick From Chickamauga Dam Lock Chamber Contract

Shimmick disputes the causes for termination from the $309-million project.

Army Corps Terminates Shimmick From Chickamauga Dam Lock Chamber Contract

Shimmick disputes the causes for termination from the $309-million project.

Illinois Woman Paralyzed in Roadwork-related Crash Receives $60M Settlement

Ill.-based paving contractor elected to settle the case rather than go to trial but the firm still disputes the plaintiff's version of events, calling the unusually large award a 'nuclear' settlement.

From gridlock to green light: Tackling rising adjudications and conflict in construction

From escalating adjudications to strained relationships, this article examines how construction can reduce disputes and create a clearer path to progress. The post From gridlock to green light: Tackling rising adjudications and conflict in construction appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Why good subcontractor management matters

Disputes and delays can be avoided with clear planning and strong communication throughout a project’s lifecycle, writes a construction attorney.

RICS - WBEF - Risk management and accountability in complex construction projects 23052023

A construction project, no matter what size, involves risks. Risk management is more effective when it identifies and manages risks from the earliest project stages to minimise likelihoods and impacts. It should be applied throughout the project cycle. Where appropriate, a risk-management strategy should be developed and included as part of a risk execution plan. A panel of experts focus on practical considerations they consider, best practices & how accountability should be effectively managed

Metroun - Cost Reimbursable Contracts - Advantages & Disadvantages 24052023

A cost reimbursable contract, also know as a cost-plus contract, is a type of contractual agreement often used within the construction industry. This video takes a look at the pro's and con's of such an agreement

RIBA - Construction Contracts and Law Report 2020, 22072022

This report details the findings of the RIBA's survey of 950+ construction professionals on their experience of legal and contractual practice over the past twelve months, complimented by a series of articles from cross-sector experts

HKA - CRUX Insight 5th Annual Report - Battling the Headwinds, A regional analysis of claims and dispute causation, Oct 2022

U.S. consultant HKA has carried out an integrated research programme that analyses and reports on the causes of claims and disputes on major capital and infrastructure projects worldwide. Their CRUX report is based on first-hand investigations by their consultants working on projects globally Their 5th Annual CRUX Insight Report is a distillation of their findings on more than 1,600 multi-year projects in 100 countries, over a 5 year period up until the end of July 2022

Innovation in construction dispute resolution - Published by Pinsent Masons - Colin Fraser

Dispute resolution can be resource-hungry: both the third-party cost of legal and technical advice and support; and also the opportunity cost of tying up business resources and personnel in a potentially long-running process. So the resource plan, driven by the project plan, will identify the resources necessary for each phase (and each discipline), identifying the relevant procedural and other strategic milestones, hold-points and required decisions.

How is the loss of productivity from the new normal of Working From Home due to Covid-19 to be evaluated, and is there actually any loss at all?

GVE Commercial Solutions

GVE Commercial Solutions Limited, along with GVE Commercial Solutions (Building) Limited are a collaboration of construction and contract consultant companies collectively known as GVE Commercial Solutions. We deliver commercial and contractual support throughout contract lifespans together with a range of QS services to tier 1 contractors and specialist subcontractors in construction and civil engineering. GVE Commercial Solutions provides services to clients in the building, rail and road, piling, marine, ports and waterways, steel, and energy and utilities sectors. We provide: • Quantity surveying • Commercial management and contract administration • Programming/planning • Expert contract advice • Dispute resolution • NEC and JCT contractual training

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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.