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This webinar will explore the complexities of disruption and prolongation claims in construction and engineering projects, focusing on causation, quantification, and legal basis, strategies for record keeping. Attendees will gain insights into defining disruption, evaluating productivity losses, and managing claims for additional costs resulting from variations, delays, and other contractual breaches. With an emphasis on Middle East examples from the building, infrastructure, oil and gas field, these best practices will be shared to enhance understanding and application.
Understand the definition and scope of disruption and its difference from prolongation
Identify common causes and effects of disruption in construction projects
Explore methods for evaluating disruption costs, including record-keeping and productivity analysis
Gain insights into the legal basis for disruption claims under various standard contracts (e.g. FIDIC)
Learn best practices for supporting and reviewing claims with detailed records and analysis
BSc (Hones) QS, LLM (Const. Law & Arbitration), FCIArb, MRICS, MAIQS, Expert Witness | Claims Consultant | Construction Contract Specialist
Uditha is a dedicated professional in the construction field with a strong background in Contracts and Claims Management, as well as Alternative Dispute Resolution. He has contributed his expertise as a Construction Claim specialist, serving as counsel and expert witness in significant arbitration cases With over a decade of experience, Uditha has played pivotal roles in diverse Building and Civil Engineering projects across the Middle East, United Kingdom, and South Asia. His extensive exposure encompasses various types of claims and a wide array of commercial and contractual matters, spanning the entire project lifecycle from inception to final accounts. He has conducted many seminars/webinar training programs on the topics of Construction Claims, dispute resolution, Construction Law, Contract Administration, and Construction Management. His engagements have reached audiences in Dubai, Qatar, the United Kingdom, Australia, India, and Sri Lanka, attracting participants from around the globe. He is also an accomplished author and mentor, publishing numerous articles and offering training, mentoring, and lectures in collaboration with esteemed institutions and universities. His affiliations include RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) AIQS (Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors), CICES (Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors), CIArb (Chartered Institute of Arbitrators), ICCP (Institute of Construction Claim Practitioners) and University of Sri Jayewardenepura Sri Lanka.
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