Managing Defects and Delays in Construction: Risks and Responsibilities

Join us on the 5th of November in Manchester for a focused morning of discussion and insight into two of the most important challenges faced in construction projects: defects and delays. With contributions from leading experts including Mark Moppett, Sophie Stevens, Alexandra Bodnar, and Syed Muzaffar, this seminar will explore:

• What constitutes a defect and who carries responsibility.
• Identifying, reporting, and rectifying defects.
• Establishing cause and effect in delay analysis, including strategies to manage Common pitfalls and risks.
• The impact of the Building Safety Act and Gateway 2 delays.

The event will open with a networking breakfast and close with further opportunities to connect.

Info: o Setting the scene: what constitutes a “defect” in construction projects.
o Technical perspectives on defects.
o War stories from practice: real experiences and insights as an expert witness in defect disputes

Info: o Who shoulders the responsibility for defects?
o Identifying, reporting and rectifying defects
o Recent lessons from the courts

Info: o Establishing causation: tools and methods for linking events to programme impact.
o Common pitfalls: concurrent delays, records, and evidential weaknesses.
o Managing risk: strategies for contractors and employers to reduce disputes over delay and disruption.
o Dealing with delays caused by BSA and Gateway 2

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Lowry Hotel, 50 Dearmans Place, Salford, United Kingdom

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