SCL DELAY AND DISRUPTION PROTOCOL; RIDER 1

Most in the industry are aware of the SCL Delay & Disruption Protocol. The SCL has now issued 'Rider 1', the first substantive modification to it since it was first published in 2002. MBM discusses the main issues presented by Rider 1.

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN - COMPLETION PROGRAMMES

Christian Hollingsworth discusses the key considerations & benefits of preparing an accurate and detailed completion programme, published in the September edition of Civil Engineering Surveyor.

STATIC v DYNAMIC PROGRAMMES: A MOTION PICTURE

Matt Danby discusses the benefits of producing dynamic project schedules compared to static, non-logic linked project schedules.

UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON v DOVERHOUSE INTERIORS

Gillian Cruickshanks reviews University of Brighton v Dovehouse Interiors[1], a recent TCC case involving an Application for a Part 8 Declaration [1] [2014] EWHC 940 (TCC).

QUESTIONS OF JURISDICTION LEFT YOU FEELING A LITTLE ‘DOOLALLEY’?

Gillian Cruickshanks reviews a recent TCC case on jurisdiction in adjudication.

INCLEMENT WEATHER ONE WITH THE WIND...

“Don’t lose out on your contractual entitlement to claim for delays due to periods of inclement weather” by Matt Danby, Senior Consultant.

DELAY NOTICES - TOP 5 TIPS

MBM Director Tim Ellis gives some top tips in respect of preparing delay notices.

LABOUR DISRUPTION CLAIMS: TOP 10 TIPS

MBM's Managing Director Jonathan Bowcott recently contributed to the November 2012 Civil Engineering Surveyor magazine. Read his article on labour disruption claims top tips.

AS-BUILT PROGRAMME PREPARATION: TOP 10 TIPS

MBM's Director Tim Ellis contributed to the March 2012 Civil Engineering Surveyor magazine. Read his article on as-built programme preparation top tips.

THORNY NEC ISSUES: 5 TOP TIPS

MBM's Technical Services Director Phil King discusses some of the issues often faced when using the NEC form of contract and his tops tips to overcome these.

PROGRAMME AND RECORD MAINTENANCE: TOP 10 TIPS

MBM's Director Tim Ellis recently contributed to the 2011 Civil Engineering Surveyor Construction Law Review. Read his article on programme and record maintenance top tips.

HAVE YOUR CAKE........COMMERCIAL AND TENDERING RISK

MBM Chairman Michael Mulvey discusses commercial and tendering risks in difficult times.

MEASURING LOSS OF PRODUCTIVITY: A DARK ART?

Michael Mulvey discusses the measurement of productivity loss in construction.  This article was originally contained in the Civil Engineering Surveyor Construction Law Review 2010.

WHAT A LOAD OF SCRAP! GROUND CONDITIONS: WHO TAKES THE RISK?

Michael Mulvey discusses the age old problem of unforeseen ground condition.  This article was originally contained in the Civil Engineering Surveyor Construction Law Review 2009.

THE ALLOCATION OF DESIGN RISK: IS IT FIT FOR PURPOSE?

MBM recently contributed in the Civil Engineering Surveyor Construction Law Review is respect of fitness for purpose.

INDEPENDENT AND FAIR DECISION MAKING

MBM Director Jonathan Bowcott recently wrote in The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators South East Branch News & Views.

ARCHITECTS LEGAL ROLE IS NOT FAIR

MBM Director Jonathan Bowcott wrote in Construction News in May 2008 in respect of trust under NEC.

THERE'S NO POINT TO NEC UNLESS ALL PARTIES ARE PREPARED TO SHARE RISK

MBM Director Jonathan Bowcott wrote in Construction News in May 2008 in respect of the Architects duel roles under contract.

DRAW A CLEAR LINE ROUND DESIGN

MBM Director Jonathan Bowcott wrote in Construction News in respect of CDP.

TIME FOR A DOSE OF REALISM

Jonathan Bowcott once again contributed to the Civil Engineering Surveyor Construction Law Review by discussing the current state of the Industry.

THAT'S NOT WHAT WE AGREED!...IS IT?