Executive Summary Most disputes, cost overruns, and project delays in construction don’t begin on site, these start much earlier. Two critical windows often overlooked are: 1. The Pre-Contract Phase, where rushed reviews and weak negotiations lock Contractors into risky terms.2. The Post-Signing & Pre-Commencement Phase, where poor notices, weak records, [...]

Executive Summary FIDIC contracts are widely used in global infrastructure projects. While these offer a balanced framework, many Contractors and Employers misuse these, or fail to apply these properly, leading to costly disputes and financial losses. This article highlights 10 common mistakes in FIDIC-based contracts and provides practical strategies to [...]

Executive Summary Notice clauses are among the most underestimated provisions in construction contracts. Yet, failure to comply with these often leads to the forfeiture of valid claims, particularly in regions like Africa and the Middle East where informal communication is common. This article explains what notice clauses require, why these [...]