Browsing Dissertations for Construction Law in Dispute Resolution (CLDR) by Title
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Ownership of Generated Total Float
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2016-08)The ownership of the total float is one of the common disputed subjects in construction projects. With projects varying in terms of nature and complexity, conflicts started arising in projects over the ownership of the ... -
POWER OF EMPLOYER TO VARY WORKS UNDER FIDIC STANDARD CONTRACTS AND UAE LAW
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2021-12)The overarching purpose of this research is to discourse and contribute to the limited body of research addressing the extraordinary power of the employer to vary according to the UAE laws and FIDIC forms of contracts. The ... -
A Practical Framework for Delay Claims in the UAE What are the key topics that a legal practitioner should be aware of?
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2019-07)Undoubtedly, construction disputes could be considered as one of the most complicated disputes in the legal community. It includes tremendous arguments from both technical and legal perspectives. Such complexity leads to ... -
Prolongation Cost as a Remedy for Construction Contracts Delays
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2016-01)Although the construction companies in the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates spend colossal amounts of monies to prepare time related cost claims, those claims usually do not reflect the contractor’s actual ... -
The Prospect of Introducing Statutory Adjudication in the UAE Construction Industry
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2013-04)Statutory Adjudication is a novel dispute resolution mechanism in the construction industry. It was first introduced in the UK construction industry following the introduction of the Housing Grants, Construction and ... -
The Prospects of Introducing the Private Finance Initiative in the UAE Construction Industry
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2013-06)Private public partnerships have assumed new dimensions through a process of constant evolution in synchronisation with modern economic challenges. Private finance initiative has emerged as the leading choice for public ... -
PROSPECTS OF MEDIATION AS AN ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION MECHANISM IN THE UAE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018-11)Every construction project is in actual unique due to the fact that the variables of cost, time, quality, conditions and contractual risks are never consistent from one project to the next, and thus it would not be logical ... -
Provisional Sums and Nominated Subcontracts in Construction Law; A Comparative Analysis of the Rights and Obligations of the Employer Under UAE and Common Laws
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2016-11)Provisional sums are included within construction contracts to allow the employer, at its discretion, to select and nominate its choice of subcontractor to the contractor. Thereafter, the contractor remains generally liable ... -
The rights and limitations of employer to terminate construction contracts in UAE
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2017-07)The United Arab Emirates constitutes one of the most pronounced construction industries. Evidence of this lies in the large number of extensive, highly complex and ambitious structures under construction in the country. ... -
The Role of Arbitrator in Arbitration Process
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2022-11)The judiciary is considered one of the pillars of the state’s balance, as it achieves justice among members of society through the correct application of the laws and legislation in force in the state, and due to the spread ... -
THE ROLE OF NATIONAL COURTS IN ARBITRATION: AN EXAMINATION OF THE ATTITUDE OF UGANDAN COURTS
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2019-08)This study examined the attitude of Ugandan courts towards arbitration in order to facilitate efficient resolution of construction disputes which are better resolved by arbitration. The investigation was done through a ... -
A Study on UAE Courts Supervisory Powers in Arbitration on the Grounds of Public Policy Consideration
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2017-09)A comprehensive lineup of the problem and how important it is to tackle it: The Court of Cessation may overturn the arbitration award on the basis that the arbitration award conflicts the principal of “public policy. Since ... -
SUBCONTRACTING IN THE CONSTRUCTION FIELD
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2020-10)This research attempts to discuss selected legal aspects of sub-contracting, and to set out recommendations for parties who are involved in the construction contracts and sub-contracts, regarding the mechanisms of drafting ... -
Substantial Completion/ Practical Completion in Construction Contracts
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2016-08)This dissertation examines the issue of Substantial Completion/Practical Completion (SC/PC) which is considered to be one of the most important Project Milestone provisions that is contained in most Forms of Construction ... -
Termination of Construction Contract under UAE Law
(The British University in Dubai (BUID), 2021-03)The dissertation aims to examine the legal principles and practices applicable to terminate construction contracts in UAE. This dissertation identified the causes of termination and showed the drastic effect of the ... -
TERMINATION OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AND THE RELATED APPLICATION OF LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018-07)This dissertation discusses the concept of the termination of construction contract, and the consequences of the termination, particularly, the application of the penalty clause and/or the liquidated damages clause. Pacta ... -
Terms of Reference Role under the UAE Arbitration Law
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2015-03)This dissertation analyses the terms of reference under the UAE Arbitration laws. The critical evaluation study will focus on the legal characteristics and role of the terms of reference. In addition to such review analysis, ... -
The Treatments of Liquidated Damages under the English and the UAE Laws
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2021-09)Undesirable delays in construction projects result in needless costs and precipitate aggravated projects durations. Unfortunately, construction project delays are very common, which affect the objectives of the project, ... -
Types Validity of Arbitration Agreement Under United Arab Emirates Law
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2016-06)The theme of this dissertation is a detailed study about the conditions required to validate any arbitration agreement under the United Arab Emirates Law. It deals with the basic characteristics and definitions of the ... -
UNDERSTANDING THE MUTUAL INFLUENCE OF CONTRACT AND SUBCONTRACT TERMS ON CONSTRUCTION RELATIONSHIPS
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2015-03)This dissertation was prepared in an attempt to highlight research points for consideration by contract drafters in the construction industry upon drafting main contract and subcontract documents. The research covered ...