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The Carbon Tax and Construction
The Carbon Tax and Construction
This is the second in our series of articles which sets out how a contractor may claim additional compensation from employers should such price increases have an
The FIDIC Golden Principles
The FIDIC Golden Principles
FIDIC’s 1999 suite of contracts are the most widely used construction contracts globally. Their nature is of a suite of contracts applying fair and balanced risk
The Carbon Tax and Construction
The Carbon Tax and Construction
The objectives of the levying of carbon tax are to force companies involved and/or operating carbon-intensive processes to make more environmentally responsible choices.
Drafting Adjudication Submissions
Drafting Adjudication Submissions
Each of the four standard form construction contracts commonly used in South Africa (FIDIC, GCC, JBCC and NEC3) make provision for resolution of disputes
Are eurocentric project implementation strategies appropriate for the African environment?
Are eurocentric project implementation strategies appropriate for the African environment?
Carrying out projects in Africa is demanding for a number of reasons. Firstly skills availability. The higher up the management tree you look, the more difficult
Mediation is an attractive dispute resolution mechanism, here’s why
Mediation is an attractive dispute resolution mechanism, here’s why
If executed using the correct approach, techniques and procedure, mediation can result in a high rate of settlement between the parties, save each side a lot
Business Rescue and Construction Contracts
Business Rescue and Construction Contracts
According to Statistics South Africa, the construction sector had its worst year in 2018, Production slumped by 1.2% and the sector experienced its second economic
Safety on project sites requires collaboration
Safety on project sites requires collaboration
Safety on project sites is paramount, yet it is often overlooked, which increases the likelihood of fatal accidents. Contractors and employers alike should
Claim preperation costs: are these claimable?
Claim preperation costs: are these claimable?
A question which is often asked, is whether a contractor can claim back the cost of preparing its contractual claims under the terms of a construction contract.
