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Foreword by Husam Gawish

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AuthorWayne Clark
Pages9-11
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Foreword by Husam Gawish
There are very few active professionals in the construction indus-
try who are as experienced or as well equipped in the area of
construction claims a nd dispute resolution as Wayne Clark. Readers
of this unique book have the opportunity to benet from Wayne’s
considerable experience in the eld – experience that has prima rily
focused on dispute avoidance and nding sensibl e solutions, a theme
that runs right through his excellent book. Wayne has managed to
skillfu lly draw on his ft y years of practical, hands-on involvement
with claims management and dispute resolution to deliver this con-
siderable and important contribution to the industry he loves and
has been a part of for so long. is simple and easy-to-follow guide
is a truly valuable resource to help you nd a ‘sensible solution’ to
constr uctiond isputes.
Disputes in construction are nothing new, and nor will they ever
go away. ey are inevitable. ey occur for a multitude of reasons
that are not always obvious and cannot be foreseen. Disputes dier
in nature depending on contracts, region, culture and legal juris-
diction. Common causes of construction disputes include changes
in scope, contract interpretation issues, contract administration
failures, incomplete or incorrect design information and site access
restrictions. By no means are the cause s limited to these examples,
either: the list is long and extensive.
Disputes also arise when projects are awarded on the ba sis of price
and not quality. Contractors nd themselves engaged in pricing wa rs.
Not only is the budget underestimated but often the execution pro-
gramme is unachievable. e project is doomed to failure before it
even begins. e can is simply kicke d down the road, paving the way
for inevitable future claims and disputes. Other factors also come

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