Browsing Dissertations for Construction Law in Dispute Resolution (CLDR) by Title
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LEGAL ISSUES CONNECTED WITH BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING (BIM)
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2016-09)The primary objective of this dissertation study was to explore and explain various legal concerns and issues related to building information modeling (hereinafter referred to as “BIM”). The secondary objective of this ... -
The Legal Provisions of the Arbitral Award of Electronic Arbitration With respect to the International Conventions and UAE Law
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2018-07)In the current business and market setting where everything is now online, new challenges have emerged in terms of how the traditional means of doing business can successfully translate to the electronic world. In terms ... -
The Legal Standing and the Professional Liability of the Project manager in the Context of his Contemporary Responsibilities
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2016-10)This dissertation reviews the legal standing and the professional liability of the contemporary project management practice where construction specialists and professionals such as cost managers, building surveyors, ... -
Limitation of Liabilities– Analysing a balanced approach to Limiting Liabilities in Construction Contracts
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2014-05)Limitation of Liability clauses involves risk allocation in contract. Beyond the fact that the agreed contract terms apportion the rights and obligations in a contract, the contract and actions of parties are governed by ... -
Liquidated Damages versus Delay Penalties and Limitation of Liability: A Comparison between the English and United Arab Emirates Law
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2016-02)The liquidated damages and delay penalties and their limitation pursuant to the contract versus the applicable law are a subject that is frequently triggered during construction disputes all over the world. There are some ... -
Mediation as an Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism in the UAE Construction Industry
(The British University in Dubai (BUiD), 2013-11)This dissertation investigates whether mediation is a proper dispute resolution mechanism for the UAE construction Industry or not. Mediation as an alternative dispute resolution is a form of settlement process that is ... -
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 ...