The cost of error

Knowles, R.

The cost of error - 1991 - Chartered Quantity Surveyor 13(6) February 1991, 13(1) .

Discusses the unreported case McAlpine Humberoak Ltd v McDermott Internal Incorporated , where an inappropriate use of a lump sum term contract led to a successful claim by McAlpine for compensation due to the delay caused in the fabrication of pallets for use as part of a drilling rig .


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