Do COVID-related lockdowns automatically trigger delay?
January 25, 2021We have received enquires based on the assumption that COVID-related lockdowns automatically trigger a delay in construction projects but is this the case?
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January 25, 2021Implications of COVID-19 on your project
March 26, 2020We hope everyone is coping well! The final impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on society as a whole will be beyond what we can currently comprehend. We are sharing some tips on how to deal with this unprecedented situation.
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Addressing the limitations of the Security of Payment Act in NSW
February 5, 2020The answer is to incorporate terms to enable adjudication 'at any time' in your construction contract. This will ensure that a cheap, fair, and binding dispute resolution mechanism is available to both parties to rapidly address disputes.
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Should the Emergency Arbitrator be disposed of?
August 7, 2019On Wednesday, 12 June, Karen Hoppe attended a CIArb seminar on Emergency Arbitrators entitled, “Have Emergency Arbitrators Come of Age?”. Speakers were Mr Christopher Newmark, Mr Ben Giaretta and Mr Nick Storrs.
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Mediation
June 5, 2019Mediation and other forms of ADR are generally supported by the courts, in keeping with the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) that apply to court proceedings. There are, however, certain considerations to be taken into account in assessing the ramifications when a party refuses to participate.
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