COVID-19: Options for Contractors, Engineers and Employers
In my last blog, I discussed the effects of COVID-19 under the FIDIC Red and Yellow Books. Particularly whether contractors are entitled to claim for an extension of time and/or costs. My advice was just a few weeks ago. At…
Coronavirus and Construction – Is the Contractor Entitled to Claim?
The global hot topic this month is definitely the coronavirus. It's affecting many construction projects. Labour, materials, plant or equipment are coming from China (or other affected countries) and supply has been…
FIDIC Amendments and The Golden Principles
We have all seen it. We receive what we assume is a FIDIC form of contract. But when we examine its contents or the Particular Conditions, we find it has been subject to amendments and changed considerably. FIDIC amendments…
The Perfect Claim
Exciting news: We spent a large chunk of 2019 developing a new course, The Perfect Claim. Now, we’re ready to share it with you in 2020. But first, let’s take a step back. Why the need for another course? Well…
Case Study: In-House Training for Government Employees in Africa
As well as delivering online e-courses, we offer in-house training for companies. We were approached by the government department responsible for roads and highways in an African country. The department was experiencing…
How to Manage and Minimise the Submission of Spurious Claims
The Claims Class blog has attracted loyal readers over the years. We get lots of comments as well as questions on issues that our readers are dealing with on their projects. And this often gives me inspiration for new…
The Engineer’s Responses and Determinations: What Should be Included?
Earlier this year I presented a CPD talk to RICS members in Dubai on the topic of Engineer’s Responses and Determinations. I usually like to kick things of with a poll and I asked the group the following questions: How many…