There are different ways to solve and settle a dispute like direct negotiation between parties, mediation or adjudication, arbitration, and litigation. SMED team has got the backing of both academic qualification in construction, relevant construction experience in New Zealand and international and professional qualifications like MCIOB make them perfectly suitable to play the role of an independent third-party mediator to try and solve the dispute.
Extension of time (EOT) claim is when Contractor request for an extra time to the original Contract length due to circumstances like redesign, additional scope, or any unforeseen circumstances etc. which the Contractor is entitled for. In other words, all aspects under 10.3.1. It is important how the Contractor portray the extension of time claim using the right programme analysis technique.
SMED team has extensive expertise in delay analysis techniques like;
A combination of environmental and behavioral factors can lead to construction disputes. Projects are usually long-term transactions with high uncertainty and complexity, and it is impossible to resolve every detail and foresee every contingency at the outset. As a result, situations often arise that are not clearly addressed by the contract.
The basic factors that drive the development of construction disputes are uncertainty, contractual problems, and behavior.
We can offer you an independent assessment on the situation you have ended up in, both for a contractor or client-side entity
Where disputes occur, the parties to the contract should first attempt to resolve them amongst themselves, as this is likely to be the fastest and least expensive solution, allowing the project to continue without disruption and maintaining good working relationships.
Where this is not possible, it may be necessary to seek a third party or expert witness to resolve the dispute and we are here to help you and give timely guidance.
However, taking disputes to the courts can be expensive, complex, adversarial and time-consuming. This may not be appropriate on construction projects, where a quick resolution may be needed so that the works can proceed and where it is important that the parties to the contract maintain a good working relationship.
As a result, construction contracts usually include provisions for the resolution of disputes by agreed alternative dispute resolution procedures. These are typically less formal than court proceedings and should be faster, less expensive, and fewer times consuming, allowing the parties to maintain a good relationship.
There are quite a few dispute resolution techniques like mediation, adjudication, arbitration, or a combination. As the first step to this, you will need an independent assessor of the situation you are in. This can be us
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SMED provides expert opinion on construction programming & monitoring, project controls, extension of time claims and dispute resolution.