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Delay Analysis
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Time Impact Analysis: the definitive guide for construction claims

TIA is the gold standard for delay quantification. Learn the methodology step by step, from identifying impacting events to producing a report that withstands cross-examination.

Liquidated Damages
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Liquidated damages: what contractors get wrong every time

From penalties disguised as LDs to the failure to serve timely notices, this article covers the most common LD mistakes that cost contractors millions — and how to avoid them.

Force Majeure
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Adverse weather claims: how to prove your extension of time

Weather delays are routinely dismissed for lack of evidence. This guide explains what data you need, how to obtain it, and how to present it in adjudication or arbitration.

SCL Protocol
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SCL Protocol 2nd Edition: what changed and why it matters

The 2017 revision fundamentally changed how delay is analysed and presented. We break down the key differences from the first edition and what practitioners need to know today.

Critical Path
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Critical path methodology: which method should you use?

Collapsed as-built, impacted as-planned, time impact analysis — each has different strengths. A practical guide to choosing the right approach for your dispute.

Adjudication
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Adjudication under the Housing Grants Act: a delay expert's perspective

28-day adjudications are brutal. This article explains how to compress a delay analysis into the tight timelines of UK statutory adjudication without sacrificing rigour.

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