Extension of time is the most common claim on construction projects, and one of the most frequently disputed. A valid extension protects the Contractor from delay damages and is often the foundation for any related cost claim. Under FIDIC, however, entitlement depends as much on how and when the claim is made as on the…
Süre uzatımı, inşaat projelerinde en sık karşılaşılan ve en çok uyuşmazlığa konu olan hak talebidir. Haklı bir süre uzatımı, Yükleniciyi gecikme tazminatından korur ve çoğu zaman ek maliyet talebinin de temelini oluşturur. Ancak FIDIC sözleşmelerinde bu hak, olayın kendisinden çok, talebin nasıl ve ne zaman ileri sürüldüğüne bağlıdır. Süre uzatımı talebi nedir? Süre uzatımı talebi,…
Giriş İnşaat hukuku ve uyuşmazlık yönetimi alanında, işlerin hızlandırılması (acceleration) neticesinde ortaya çıkan maliyetlerin tahsili, işverenler ve yükleniciler arasında süregelen en karmaşık ihtilaf konularından biridir. FIDIC, JCT ve NEC gibi uluslararası standart sözleşme formları, işveren tarafından talimatlandırılan hızlandırma çalışmaları için açık hükümler içerse de, yüklenicinin işveren kaynaklı gecikmeleri telafi etmek amacıyla tek taraflı olarak hızlandırma…
Background In the complex landscape of construction law, the recovery of costs associated with accelerating works remains a frequent point of contention. While many standard forms, such as the FIDIC, JCT, and NEC suites, contain express provisions for instructed acceleration, the situation becomes more nuanced when a contractor accelerates unilaterally to mitigate the impact of…
Giriş İnşaat projelerinde gecikme analizi, hak taleplerinin yönetimi ve uyuşmazlık çözümü süreçlerinin en karmaşık unsurlarından biridir. Özellikle İngiliz hukukunda “eşzamanlı gecikme” (concurrent delay) kavramı, doktrinsel olarak henüz netlik kazanmamış bir alan olmaya devam etmektedir. Yargı kararlarında sıkça yer bulmasına rağmen, mevcut tanımların sağlam temellere dayanmadığı ve uygulama noktasında belirsizlikler yarattığı görülmektedir. Equitas Consulting olarak bu…
Background In the contemporary global construction landscape, disputes are frequently regarded as an inevitable byproduct of complex projects. Whether operating under FIDIC, JCT, or NEC contract suites, the tripartite pressures of time, cost, and quality often culminate in commercial friction. However, disputes rarely emerge ex nihilo; they are typically the result of unresolved claims, opaque…
Background The global construction and logistics landscape in 2026 continues to be defined by volatility, shifting from the systemic shocks of the pandemic era to the acute disruptions caused by regional conflicts, particularly in the Middle East. These geopolitical tensions have introduced a complex web of challenges, including shipping diversions, port closures, and fluctuating energy…
BackgroundThe parties entered into a JCT Design and Build contract on 10 November 2022 for theconstruction of a leisure and retail centre in Bishop Auckland. After completion, disputesarose concerning payment applications, entitlement to extensions of time (EOT), andliquidated damages (LADs). The dispute was referred to adjudicator Kevin Shilcock. Adjudicator’s Decision (17 January 2025)– The Defendant’s…
Expert Evidence vs Industry Experience in Construction Disputes What Courts Expect from Quantum, Delay, and Disruption Claims Introduction In complex construction disputes, outcomes are often determined not by the volume of material presented, but by the quality and structure of expert evidence. A recurring issue in litigation and arbitration is whether opinions based primarily on…
The Covid-19 pandemic continues to cause widespread global disruption. In terms of the construction industry, it affects both material and labour, productivity, delivery times, and by doing so challenges companies’ liquidity and business models. Contractors worldwide, look for different means for compensation from employers of additional costs and losses associated with the pandemic. The federation…