September News Summary

September News Summary

Here we give you the headlines and links from our own blog posts this month as well as useful insights from some of our partners in the industry.

Rethinking Jobs

Rethinking Jobs

How David Graeber's book, a masterpiece from 2018 influenced my thinking on jobs.

The benefits of working for a smaller construction disputes consultancy

The benefits of working for a smaller construction disputes consultancy

Here we take a look at potential benefits of working for a smaller consultancy in the construction disputes sector.

GUEST POST | How do you prove a construction delay wasn’t your fault?

GUEST POST | How do you prove a construction delay wasn’t your fault?

Delayed projects are likely to be a significant feature of the coming months, as productivity reduces or changes as a result of COVID-19.

Do you still have an office job in construction?

Do you still have an office job in construction?

Now that Covid-19 is changing our way of life, where and how you work is a much more complex issue.

Streamlining dispute resolution is the only way forward as the construction market drowns in claims

Streamlining dispute resolution is the only way forward as the construction market drowns in claims

 If you are expecting an article that points at Covid for the troubles in the construction market, this is not it. Even before Covid emerged, contractors had little wiggle room to absorb even moderate

Advice on How to Gain Your First Expert Appointment

Advice on How to Gain Your First Expert Appointment

There comes a point in any ambitious construction disputes professionals career when they seek their opportunity to take on the role as the lead expert.

Writing a Good Construction CV

Writing a Good Construction CV

Why is it that we still receive a significant proportion of CV that are poorly presented, not checked over and don’t sell applicant capabilities to the full?

Construction Delays Claims and Disputes During Covid-19

Construction Delays Claims and Disputes During Covid-19

Part 2 – Interpreting Construction Contracts Reference Covid19 & the New Home Working v Office Experience

Construction Delays Claims and Disputes During Coronavirus Covid-19

Construction Delays Claims and Disputes During Coronavirus Covid-19

Part 1 – Construction Disputes: Evidencing Costs & Delays Incurred. What is the outlook now on the impact of Covid-19 on the construction industry?

Guest Post from Tim Runge at Constructive Edge Inc Canada

Guest Post from Tim Runge at Constructive Edge Inc Canada

The time has never been better for governments to consider ways to incentivize the private sector to enhance communities in ways never imagined.

The latest effects of the Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic on the UK and worldwide construction industry

The latest effects of the Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic on the UK and worldwide construction industry

Construction businesses the world over are doing their best to change the way they work.