Causation and Delay in construction disputes

Causation and Delay in construction disputes
Nicholas Carnell
Construction Books Direct
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Delay in construction projects is a frequent cause of disputes. Nicholas Carnell's book provides an introduction to the subject and a reference guide for construction professionals. It deals with practical issues that should be considered in order to avoid delay and discusses techniques for analysing delay.

The book's initial chapters reinforce the importance of planning, allocating risk and establishing site organisation and reporting systems. The author then addresses serving notices of delay and non-completion before considering the inevitable claims preparation and associated legal issues. The final chapters deal with the most practical aspects of delay, namely project networks, critical paths and analysing the cause of delay.

This book provides clear, practical insight into the complex area of causation and delay in construction disputes. It is short and well planned, and it uses simple diagrams to illustrate key points. The sample preliminary causes, set out in Appendix 1, are also particularly useful.