Finding fault
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The lack of communication between contractors and architects results in a loss of millions of pounds sterling worth of contractual disputes a year. A 1987 NEDO report, 'Achieving Quality on Building Sites,' blames architects as the main culprits. All of 501 cases cited blamed poor quality design. Other faults were lack of design coordination, design was too difficult to build, non-viability of design and lack of designer understanding of materials. Director of Wilshire Construction (London) condemned tardy architect information, inadequate drawings, missing dimensions and ambiguous specifications.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1992
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Judgement ways
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ADR (alternative dispute resolution) greatly cuts costs and professional fees in construction disputes. Traditional forms of dispute resolution are highly expensive. In 1991, 85% of the Official Referee's Court's 1,317 cases were construction related. ADR can be: executive tribunals; independent expert appraisal; fast-track or non-binding adjuducation. The construction industry favours mediation as the best form of ADR. All forms use a neutral third party to reach agreement and lawyers are not needed in the majority of cases. The greatest problem with ADR is that a decison is not legally binding.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1992
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Peace process
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The DOE (Department of Environment) has agreed to a year-long study to resolve the main causes of contractual disputes in the UK construction industry by Aut 1993. The DOE has agreed to pay 125,000 pounds sterling, half of the sum required for the study. The first meeting between the DOE and consultants, contractors, subcontractors and clients was on Sep 10 1992. Topics discussed were: creation of new conditions or laws to prevent payment abuse by main contractors; and new forms of dispute resolution and ajudication.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1992
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