Causation and Delay in Construction Disputes (eBook)

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.

Preface; Acknowledgements; List of Abbreviations; Time is money; Planning the project; During the works; Completion dates; Claim preparations - preliminary considerations; Legal considerations; Analysing the causes of delay; Presentation; Proceedings - arbitration, litigation and alternative dispute resolution; Appendices; Notes; Table of Cases; Table of Statutes; Bibliography; Index.

'There is a real need for a book that bridges the gap between
technical construction knowledge and the law relating to
construction - and this is it.' - Paul Jensen,
Arbitration

'This book is splendid stuff...go and buy
Carnell's book.' - Tony Bingham,
Building

'The author makes effective use of his excellent knowledge
and experience in the field [and] provides a very clear insight
into the practical requirements of delay claims.' -
Civil Engineering Surveyor

'A useful addition to the corporate library' - Building
Engineer

'the author summarises delay analysis techniques in
sufficient detail as to be comprehensible but also useful, without
losing sight of the case law background which affects this crucial
area of practice.' Construction Law, October 2005