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Construction Law/Expert Profile
Expertise
Anything related to extensions of time and delay analysis.
Experience in the area
45 years in the Construction Industry 15 Years as a consultant delay analyst - I now hold myself to be expert in this field.
Organizations
Society of Construction Law Adjudication Society ex Planning Engineers Organisation
Publications
6 articles on the relevance of the India Contract Act 1872 and its relevance to modern construction in India. Waiting Publication
Education/Credentials
Associate Member of the Institue of Building
Past/Present Clients
Currently employed in India by Punj Lloyd as expert delay analyst. Engaged in ongoing arbitrations and EoT claims. Prior an Indepenent consultant in delay analysis.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John W | 05/13/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Dear Sir, Thank you very much for ..... |
| Mohammed Mujtaba | 03/28/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your precious suggesion and reply |
| chris | 03/26/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Ian | 03/21/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Edward | 03/18/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much |
Recent Answers from Mike Testro
2012-05-12 Time at large:
Hi John I doubt if there are grounds to set time at large with the scenario that you have described. When the works are suspended by the Engineer under 40.1 and permission to resume the works is then
2012-04-12 The best percentage for the penalty for delay of completion:
Hi Rafat You say the word "penalty" but you have to be careful how you use this word because in some countries - UK and Commonwealth - penalties are not allowed. You have to use Liquidated and Ascertained
2012-04-03 Back-to-back:
Hi Marc The term "Back to Back" although a common term in the construction industry is not clearly defined so can be open to any number of interpretations. The actual terms and conditions regarding the
2012-03-25 Discrepancies in Sub-Contract Agreement j:
Hi Mike You have set a number of different questions which are of a hypothetical nature. Almost as if they are some sort of exam questions. If your queries relate to real situations then some background
2012-03-16 Calendar vs Working Days:
Hi Ian It is important that in any delay analysis that you differentiate between Working Days and Calendar Days. If you check your contract definitions you will often find that the word "Days" is defined
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