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Global recovery or global disaster? [electronic resource]

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Online resources: Summary: Global claims (sometimes referred to as total cost, rolled up or actual total cost claims) are a common phenomenon in the construction and engineering industries, especially in delay or disruption claims. Covers: definitions; problems with global claims. Considers whether such claims are valid in law, in the light of recent judgements, including John Doyle Construction v Laing Management [2007] EWHC 1589. Outlines practical steps to protect against such claims. Considers what to do if there are no records.

Global claims (sometimes referred to as total cost, rolled up or actual total cost claims) are a common phenomenon in the construction and engineering industries, especially in delay or disruption claims. Covers: definitions; problems with global claims. Considers whether such claims are valid in law, in the light of recent judgements, including John Doyle Construction v Laing Management [2007] EWHC 1589. Outlines practical steps to protect against such claims. Considers what to do if there are no records.