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Contractors' Perspectives on Delays in Healthcare Projects: A Tale of Two Contrasting Provisions (2024)
Journal Article
Thurairajah, N., Rathnasinghe, A., Roberts, C., McAdam, B., & Abwunza, A. (in press). Contractors' Perspectives on Delays in Healthcare Projects: A Tale of Two Contrasting Provisions. Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction,

Many construction projects are delayed due to a range of factors, including the unique spatial and environmental context of every construction site, the challenges of maintaining quality, and the timing of decision making around design. In consequenc... Read More about Contractors' Perspectives on Delays in Healthcare Projects: A Tale of Two Contrasting Provisions.

The acceleration dilemma : can English law accommodate constructive acceleration? (2015)
Journal Article
Whaley, A., McAdam, W., & Crowe, P. (2015). The acceleration dilemma : can English law accommodate constructive acceleration?. International Journal of Law in the Built Environment, 7(3), 248-267. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLBE-11-2014-0034

Purpose
– The aim of this paper is to explore the hypothesis that a contractor is entitled to payment for “constructive” acceleration implemented to avoid liquidated damages when denied a warranted time extension request by the employer or certifier... Read More about The acceleration dilemma : can English law accommodate constructive acceleration?.

Using synchronous web conferencing to enhance situated distance learner experience in a built environment context (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Thurairajah, N., Williams, A., & Mcadam, B. (2011, July). Using synchronous web conferencing to enhance situated distance learner experience in a built environment context. Presented at Education in a Changing Environment (ECE) 6th International Conference : Creativity and Engagement in Higher Education, The University of Salford, Greater Manchester, UK

Building information modelling : The UK legal context (2010)
Journal Article
McAdam, B. (2010). Building information modelling : The UK legal context. International Journal of Law in the Built Environment, 2(3), 246-259. https://doi.org/10.1108/17561451011087337

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to identify some of the legal problems posed by full adoption of building information modelling (BIM) for construction design, and to propose a potential procurement solution for implementation in the UK.

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