Delay and Disruption Claims in Construction - 3rd Edition by Ali D Haidar (Hardcover)

About the Book

Delay and Disruption Claims in Construction, Third edition is a concise practical guide to the process of delay and disruption presentation and evaluation of claims. The book covers the basics of contract law, breaches of contract, delay and disruption, and resulting loss and expense.

Book Synopsis

Delay and Disruption Claims in Construction, Third edition is a concise practical guide to the process of delay and disruption presentation and evaluation of claims. The book covers the basics of contract law, breaches of contract, delay and disruption, and resulting loss and expense. It also contains real life case studies with detailed analysis and assessment of the claims presented which offer a practical guide to the presentation of claims.

Fully updated, the third edition of Delay and Disruption Claims in Construction contains

• new chapters on disruption claims, comparison of NEC, JCT, and FIDIC contracts, and the standard format for presenting a claim - four entirely new case studies covering various types of project and illustrating different kinds of claim
• updated case law and reference to recent changes in the law
• extended treatment of planning and programming, delay analysis and protocols, and global and total loss claims.

Delay and Disruption Claims in Construction, Third edition provides the necessary legal and contractual analysis and information to enable all those involved in the construction process to carry out appropriate analysis and assessment of delay and disruption in a cost-effective and efficient manner. It is an essential guide for engineers, project managers, construction managers, surveyors, and other professionals working in the construction industry, and will also be a valuable reference tool for students.

Review Quotes

It clearly explains the basis of the law in relation to claims for delays and disruption, and the requirements of different forms of contract for a valid claim. Helpfully, it links this to relevant case law...I would recommend this book to all construction professionals, both those starting their career and also experienced individuals.