Contractual Lessons From Construction Failures: Part One
Dr Donald Charrett (2008) V3 No 4 Construction Law International 15 This paper reviews the lessons that can be derived from the failure of the Quebec bridge during construction over 100 years ago. Although this failures had a predominantly “technical” cause in respect of inadequacies in the quality of design and/or construction, the focus of
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Avoidance of Disputes By Contractors in Design and Construct Contracts
Dr Donald Charrett (2008) 25 International Construction Law Review 27 Courts uphold the doctrine of freedom of contract, which is the ability to enter into a binding agreement to do anything (other than matters which are contrary to public policy or statute law or are illegal). One important consequence is that the parties will be
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Avoiding Structural Disputes
Dr Donald Charrett Keynote paper at Australasian Structural Engineering Conference, Melbourne Successful projects are those in which the three elements of quality, cost and time are appropriately managed so as to fulfil the expectations of the project participants. These issues are central features of every construction contract, and a shortfall perceived by one of the
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Lessons from Failures – Quebec Bridge
Dr Donald Charrett (2008) 119 Australian Construction Law News 19 This paper reviews the Royal Commission Report into the first collapse of the Quebec Bridge during its construction. This failure occurred 100 years ago, and in addition to its historical interest, the Report details the lessons learned that are not only timeless, but still relevant
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Lessons from Failures – West Gate Bridge
Dr Donald Charrett (2008) 30 BDPS News 4; (2008) 120 Australian Construction Law News 28 Further information can be downloaded: Download
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