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…
Summary of Judgment [2025] EWHC 2173 (TCC) Background The parties entered into a JCT Design and Build contract on 10 November 2022 for the construction of a leisure and retail centre in Bishop Auckland. After completion, disputes arose concerning payment applications, entitlement to extensions of time (EOT), and liquidated damages (LADs). The dispute was referred…