A partner at Sharpe Pritchard has said that a recent Supreme Court decision has “potentially significant ramifications” for construction contracts. Justin Mendelle, head of Construction Law at the firm, said that the decision means parties entering into such contracts will need to exercise additional vigilance to understand the implications of multiple and sometimes seemingly conflicting […]
Christopher specialises in litigation and dispute resolution primarily in construction law; his experience includes traditional High Court litigation, arbitration as well as construction-focused adjudication. He discusses with Lawyer Monthly the ways in which South Africa’s legal sector has advanced in relation to construction. What tends to be the main driver behind construction disputes? South […]
Until the construction industry can become more focused on quality workmanship based on best practices, our buildings will be vulnerable to durability and life safety issues. We speak with Derek Hodgin, Founder of Construction Science and Engineering (CSE) who states that: “whilst CSE enjoys evaluating construction issues, we would like to educate the industry regarding […]
The construction industry is prevalent with contractor-bullying project teams, so much so that only few make it through to a successful project. Tunde Ojo-Aromokudu says that: “These days where consultants are required to price keenly for work to get it, results in reduced service to the extent that unsuspecting clients do not get the desired […]
The world of construction is a complex one, full of rules and regulations to ensure that the safety of others is met to the best of standards. More often than not, these regulations are not met, or, clients are dissatisfied with the completed project. After investing a vast amount of money to be disappointed or […]
Kenneth R. Baker is a Professional Engineer and licensed General Contractor with a practice in construction and real estate consulting and claims. With knowledge on construction regulations based all over the globe, he speaks with Lawyer Monthly about how the field is developing, where construction can go wrong and what investors in real estate can […]
Barbara is a trusted adviser and international authority on setting strategy and delivery of projects. She has received two doctorate degrees from British universities and has produced a body of published works endorsed by the leading global professional associations. She exemplifies an approach to life as a project manager that everything we face is a […]
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