Causation and Delay in Construction Disputes Book

The unique quality of most building projects means that they are particularly susceptible to delays. Claims for more time represent one of the largest sources of disputes within the construction industry.Identifying the causes of delays, and the effects they have had on the project is often difficult. In most projects this leads to the even more difficult task of determining the relationship between a number of factors that may have led to the completion date being postponed. The burden on the party seeking to prove delay is a heavy one.This book provides the construction professional with an analysis of how construction projects become delayed, information on the practical measures that can be taken to avoid delays, and ways parties can protect their positions in the face of delays. It goes on to look at the requirements for producing a successful claim. The extensive body of case law can make this a complex and confusing subject, and this book provides a practical guide to the pertinent legal issues. It also considers how the affects of delays can most practically be demonstrated, and looks at critical path analysis using project network techniques, both in relationship to the planning of projects and retrospectively.The book is aimed specifically at contractors, project managers and senior surveyors, but will also be of interest to construction lawyers.Read More