Navigating project disputes
Though major projects are conceived of and developed with all the best intentions, disputes—both seen and unforeseen—can crop up at any point in a project’s lifecycle.

Featured video: Damages in construction contracts: pitfalls and how to avoid them

In this series, our Project Litigation team walks project proponents though some of the most common causes of litigation associated with major projects, offering insights not only into how to handle litigation when it arises, but how to best position projects in advance to effectively anticipate and respond to disputes.
 

It takes a village to build a village, and when it comes to major infrastructure projects the related aspects of building—expanding roadways, establishing work camps, and dealing with materials or labour shortages—can cause delays and overruns.

In this instalment of Navigating project disputes, Shalom Cumbo-Steinmetz and Morag McGreevey look at contract exclusion clauses, contractual notice requirements and contractor claims caps: three tools that can be drafted into a project agreement to help effectively control common pitfalls on major projects.

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