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Dispute resolution | 08 January 2026
Construction disputes can be complex and financially draining, often hinging on intricate details related to costs, contracts and valuations. When these disputes escalate to legal proceedings, clarity and impartial expertise become essential. This is where a Chartered Quantity Surveyor steps in, acting as an expert witness to provide specialised knowledge and objective analysis. This article explains how Chartered Quantity Surveyors...
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Dispute resolution | 06 January 2026
In the UK construction industry, dispute resolution refers to the range of structured processes designed to resolve disagreements between contracting parties without having to go to court and resorting to litigation. These processes can include negotiation, mediation, adjudication or arbitration, and all options are intended to provide a clear path for resolving disagreements arising from issues such as project delivery...
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Dispute resolution | 06 January 2026
The construction industry is notoriously complicated, with numerous parties, lengthy timelines and massive financial investments all playing a part. All of these factors create the perfect storm in which disputes can pop up all too frequently, leading to project delays, budget blowouts and strained business relationships. While disputes have long been a fact of life in the construction sector, commercial...
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Legislation | 08 December 2025
Construction disputes are rarely simple. They often involve complex technical issues, significant financial stakes, and conflicting interpretations of contracts and industry standards. When these disagreements escalate into legal disputes, clarity and objectivity become paramount. This is where an expert witness provides crucial support, offering the specialised knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of construction litigation. This article provides a comprehensive...
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Planning and delay analysis | 08 December 2025
Construction projects are complex undertakings—even the best-laid plans can face disruption. Delays are among the most common and costly challenges in the construction industry, leading to missed deadlines, strained budgets, and often legal disputes. Understanding why these delays happen is the first step toward effective management: this is where construction delay analysis becomes an indispensable tool for project managers and...
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Dispute resolution | 05 December 2025
How much does it cost to resolve a dispute, and what are the hidden costs of construction disputes? The truth is, there’s no one answer for this question; the cost of a dispute depends on a multitude of factors, including the type of dispute, the dispute resolution approach, the complexity and scale of the issues at hand, and the amount...
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Planning and delay analysis | 27 November 2025
construction The construction industry is notorious for being a complex sector, with massive projects, tight budgets and multiple stakeholders all converging on a single set of project goals. It's hardly surprising, then, that project delays are a major headache. One of the most common causes of these problems is the traditional reactive approach to addressing them: conducting a forensic delay...
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Dispute resolution | 18 November 2025
Construction projects are a real headache for project managers – a juggling act among multiple parties, big budgets, and tight deadlines. One of the biggest threats to a successful construction project is the emergence of a construction dispute. These things can blow a project's timeline, send costs through the roof, and leave a lasting stain on professional relationships. This guide...
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The Big 5 | 05 November 2025
Too often, projects bring in a Quantity Surveyor (QS) only when budgets are stretched, contractors are on site, and cost changes are spiralling out of control. The problem? Introducing a QS at this stage is too late. It’s often a case of damage control rather than prevention. So, what is the solution? Talk to a QS early on in the...
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ADR | 23 October 2025
Construction is a dog-eat-dog world where big-ticket projects, tight deadlines, and eye-watering financial investments are the only things that never seem to go out of fashion. You'd think all these complexities would be enough to keep the disputes at bay, but sadly, they are not. When things go wrong, they can cause costly project delays, stressed-out professional relationships, and the...
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Dispute resolution | 23 October 2025
Construction projects are inherently complex to begin with. That's why it's hardly surprising that they often end up in dispute. Those disputes can put a project at a disadvantage, drain it financially, and leave a bad taste in the mouths of all those involved. However, many of these conflicts are avoidable. By being proactive and using the right strategies, you...
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Dispute resolution | 15 October 2025
Construction projects are complex dances of timing, resources and contractual obligations. When one step is missed, the whole performance can go out of kilter and schedule delays can occur. These delays are more than just an inconvenience; they have financial implications and can lead to costly disputes between project stakeholders. This is where forensic schedule analysis comes in as a...
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