Global Claims in Construction

Stressing the importance of understanding causation, factual necessity and the attitude of courts, this book details the principles of global claims and calculation methodologies, using extensive references to literature, case law and a real world case study.

In recent years, a number of global claims have failed because they were presented without any systematic analysis, justification or proper calculation of losses. Hence, Global Claims in Construction highlights these issues as well as the importance of understanding causation, factual necessity and the courts' attitude and approach to global claims.

Global Claims in Construction addresses the principles of global claims and their calculation methodologies in detail through extensive references to literature, case law and a real world case study. It aims to be a valuable resource for professionals working in the construction industry, as well as students in construction and engineering.

Includes a full claim presented as a real life case study Examines how to apply scheduling techniques in a legal framework to prove global claims Provides readers with the expertise required to apply delay analysis techniques to the analysis and presentation of the issues in disputes

Inhalt

1. Introduction.- 2. Contract Law Principles and Doctrines.- 3. Construction Contracts Obligations, Vitiations and Remedies.- 4. Delays and Disruptions Provisions.- 5. Damages and Calculation of Losses.- 6. Global Claims An Overview.- 7. Global Claims - Total Cost Methodology and Substantiation.- 8. Global Claim _ A Case Study.