UK
Recent treatment of construction awards by the ICC International Court of Arbitration
Robert Knutson
March 2004
A paper given to a meeting of the Society of Construction Law in London on 3rd February 2004.
From his own experience as a member of the ICC Court, the author looks at a number of trends and practices to be found in ICC arbitrations of construction cases.
Valuing Payments due in Adjudication
Peter Collie
February 2004
A paper given to a meeting of the Society of Construction Law at Nottingham Trent University on 10th February 2004.
This paper looks at some of the procedures for valuing payments due and considers the intentions of Parliament in enacting the payment provisions of the Housing Grants, Construction and egeneration Act 1996. Certification contracts - Ascertainment contracts - The Scheme - Conclusion. Peter Collie LLB(Hons), FCIOB, FCIArb, FIOC, FFB, FSA, LCGI is a barrister practising in Birmingham. Text 11 pages.
Contract or co-operation? Background to the prevailing investment environment for oil projects in Russia
Larry George
January 2004
A paper given to a conference organised by the Centre of Construction Law at King's College London and held in London on 11th September 2003.
The author explains how, when working in ussia, co-operation - with contractual counterparties, regulatory authorities, infrastruction and transport providers, suppliers and advisers - is essential to ensure that contractual obligations can be met.
Contract or Co-operation? A French perspective
Bruno de Cazalet
October 2003
A paper given to a conference organised by the Centre of Construction Law at King's College London and held in London on 11th September 2003.
Bruno de Cazalet looks at the use of partnering contracts in France. He begins by explaining that, for public works, by law the design and construction have to be kept separate, although there are exceptions to this. He considers the lack of co-operation on the Channel Tunnel project. He then turns to moves towards partnering, in particular on private contracts.
Contract or Co-operation? A practical case study of a strategic framework
Keith Lindup
October 2003
A paper given to a conference organised by the Centre of Construction Law at King's College London and held in London on 11th September 2003.
Keith Lindup describes the transfer of Westminster's housing stock to CityWest Homes Ltd, and the completion of its strategic procurement for major works and repairs. He gives his view of the key points and issues and briefly describes the company's proposals for the future.
Contract or Co-operation? Insights from the Middle East
October 2003
A paper given to a conference organised by the Centre of Construction Law at King's College London and held in London on 11th September 2003.
Contract or Co-operation? Trends and changes within the UK construction industry - an overview
David Mosey
October 2003
A paper given to a conference organised by the Centre of Construction Law at King's College London and held in London on 11th September 2003.
David Mosey takes an overview of the moves towards a culture change in the industry, beginning with Latham in 1994, followed by Egan and more recent initiatives, including ethinking Construction. He also looks at the forms of partnering contract published to date. He concludes with details of some pitfalls he has encountered on partnered projects.
The Written Contract and Disputes in Adjudication
Robert Akenhead QC
September 2003
A paper given to a joint meeting of the Society of Construction Law and the Adjudication Society in London on 17th September 2003
The author considers the statutory requirements contained in section 107 of the Housing Grants, Construction and egeneration Act that a 'construction contract' for the purposes of the adjudication provisions of the Act must be 'in writing'. He looks at the recent case law and considers the problems that these decisions throw up.