The terms of suspension under the Contract often result in the parties having different views of the purpose and ambit of the suspension.

Termination valuation involves verifying the value of any work done.

Back charges arise from a tension in the delivery of the works.

Acceleration claims are fact intensive and, crucially, circumstantial. The following issues tend to arise for such claims:

Large scale Contracts are often subject to significant amendment.

There is an over reliance on various established formulae, which are presented without proper reflection.

Complexities often arise in the analysis of prolongation claims due to competing theories of causation and methodologies for assessing critical delay.

When Contractors or Subcontractors experience disruptive events, which impact productivity in the delivery of the works, an examination of the following typical issues arises: