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Construction dispute resolution procedures should be properly regulated
Construction dispute resolution procedures should be properly regulated
This article confirmed that arbitration is still the dominant method for resolving large scale disputes in the construction industry all over the world, however the use
Difference between ‘float’ and ‘time risk allowance’ under the NEC3
Difference between ‘float’ and ‘time risk allowance’ under the NEC3
The NEC3 deals with the programme under clause 31 and states clearly what the contractor is expected to show on a programme which he submits for acceptance.
Who should bear the risk of community unrest and strikes?
Who should bear the risk of community unrest and strikes?
At MDA Consulting we work on site and provide onsite commercial support so we often see strikes, community unrest, service delivery protests, taxi protests and other
The consequences of omitting work so as to pass it to another contractor
The consequences of omitting work so as to pass it to another contractor
It is an unfortunate fact that relationships between employers and contractors occasionally deteriorate, often over issues which would have been unimaginable at tender
Winning at communication under a construction contract
Winning at communication under a construction contract
Communication plays a very important part during any engineering and construction project. You need to understand the provisions under the contract and what
GCC 2010 Master Class and Introduction to the GCC 2015 3rd edition
GCC 2010 Master Class and Introduction to the GCC 2015 3rd edition
The course focuses on a comparison between the GCC 2010 and GCC 2015, and the significance of these changes.
The readiness of the South African infrastructure delivery sector to respond to the SIPs
The readiness of the South African infrastructure delivery sector to respond to the SIPs
The answer to this question is that industry is in bad shape. Most of the contracting major players have been over exposed to the Eskom contracts and this has placed
The Need for consulting engineers to take the lead on infrastructure development in the country
The Need for consulting engineers to take the lead on infrastructure development in the country
It has to be observed that for a variety of reasons, consulting engineers are not providing the service that we normally and traditionally expect of them. This invariably
South African Contractors Risk Management Abilities, are they up to standard?
South African Contractors Risk Management Abilities, are they up to standard?
The Risk Management Process involves identifying potential risks and deciding which risks should be managed on the basis of the likelihood of their
