Construction Disputes

When Noise Becomes a Contractual Risk: Rethinking Acoustic Performance in Industrial Projects

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Introduction In industrial projects, noise is often treated as a secondary engineering parameter—something to be checked late in the design process or addressed only when regulatory approvals demand it. However, in practice, acoustic performance can evolve into a significant contractual and commercial risk, particularly in EPC and design-build projects. Disputes over noise requirements are rarely … Read more

Performance Concern Notices in Construction Projects

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A Practical Guide for Contract Managers and Project Professionals In construction projects, disputes rarely arise suddenly. More often, they develop gradually from small operational problems that are not formally recorded or addressed in time. One of the most common situations contract managers face is how to respond when a subcontractor repeatedly fails to perform according … Read more

When Design Delays Become Legal Weapons

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Abstract In large EPC and turnkey projects, delays are often treated as operational problems to be solved through acceleration, coordination, and resource deployment. However, in disputes governed by modern EPC contracts—particularly FIDIC Silver Book—the real battle is rarely about fixing delays. It is about who controls the legal narrative of causation. This paper examines how … Read more