ICE UAE Learned Event - World Trade Club - Dubai - 25th July 2018

Dubai

Day/Date: Tuesday, 24th July 2018 

Time: 6:45 PM onwards 

Venue: Level 33, World Trade Club, Dubai.

Overview 

Construction Claims and Responses: effective writing and presentation. This talk will provide guidance for the compilation of claims and responses – the essential information that should be included and how it should be presented so as to present a compelling case.

We will cover the following topics:

- In order for a claim to succeed it must persuade the reviewer that it has merit.

- Poorly expressed claims, at best, cause delay in obtaining an award and at worst will escalate the matter to a costly and time-consuming dispute.

- Poorly expressed responses and determinations will have similar consequences and may even place the Employer in breach of contract.

Biography

Andy Hewitt is a contracts and claims consultant with over 40-years experience in the construction industry. He has worked in the United Kingdom, Africa and the Middle East and has held senior contracts, commercial and project management positions with contractors, sub-contractors and consultants, including several years operating his own consultancy practice in the UK and in the Middle East. He is the author of the books Construction Claims & Responses and The FIDIC Forms of Contract: Obligations of the Parties and he also provides education and training on the subject of construction claims under the banner of  ‘Claims Class’.