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Causation and Delay in Construction Disputes, 2nd Edition

ISBN: 978-0-470-75935-6

January 2008

Wiley-Blackwell

320 pages

Description
Building contract claims for more time on projects represent one of the largest sources of dispute within the industry. However, identifying the causes of delays, and the effects they have on the project, is often difficult and 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, the practical measures which can be taken to avoid such delays, and how the parties can protect their positions in the face of delays. It goes on to look at the requirements for producing a successful claim. It provides a straightforward guide to the legal issues, and also considers how the effects of delays can most practically be addressed.


The Second Edition takes account of new case law since 1999, and has new sections on adjudication, risk allocations and the Society of Construction Law Delay Protocol.


Very well received when it was first published, the book is aimed particularly at contractors, project managers and senior surveyors, but will also be of interest to construction lawyers.

About the Author
Nick Carnell LLB, FCIArb is a partner in the construction group of the leading law firm, Kennedys. He has over 15 years’ experience of acting in construction disputes for a wide variety of clients including developers, contractors, subcontractors and members of the design team, and during this time he has developed an interest in matters which cause delay to construction projects and the proof of delay claims. In recent years, he has acted particularly in a number of complex disputes relating to the design and installation of communication systems in major infrastructure projects.
Features
* Most medium to large building projects will entail a claim for delay
* Causation and delay are widely misunderstood topics and many false claims are made in this area
* This book will assist effective preparation of claims
* New edition includes new sections on adjudication, risk allocation, the Delay and Disruption Protocol, and case law since 1999
* 'I have no hesitation in recommending this book' – Paul Jensen, Arbitration
* 'Splendid stuff … go and buy Carnell's book' – Tony Bingham, Building