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Tuesday, 28 February 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Popular Publications » Available now from the association are new editions of the popular publications: 'Guidance notes, model letters and...
Tuesday, 28 February 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Prescription Of Debt » In terms of the Prescription Act a debt will become extinguished (prescribe) three years after it arose. The Act however p...
Thursday, 23 February 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Can an unsuccessful tenderer claim damages from the state – the final word! » The Constitutional Court handed down judgment on 30 November 2022 in answer to this question. In a unanimous judgment, th...
Thursday, 23 February 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Material Escalation – The adverse impacts and how to manage these risks » Statistics South Africa has reported that the prices of materials used in the South African construction sector have incre...
Thursday, 23 February 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Claims conscious contractors: a double-edged sword » Your company’s reputation is crucial. This is particularly true in the built environment industry, where a Contractor’s r...
Thursday, 23 February 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Alternative dispute resolution – a brief overview » Dispute resolution clauses are frequently included in construction contracts. The alternative dispute mechanisms often sel...
Thursday, 23 February 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Does a contractor have a duty to inform the employer or his agent of defects in design? » There is continuous debate around this question on many construction projects where disputes have arisen regarding possibl...
Thursday, 23 February 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Supplier Agreements » Contracts on a construction project are not limited to standard form contracts such as the JBCC, MBSA, FIDIC, GCC or NEC....
Thursday, 23 February 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Managing a construction contract: The close-out phase » This is the fifth and final article in a series of articles providing a brief overlook of managing a construction contract...
Thursday, 23 February 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Managing a construction contract: the defects liability period » This is the fourth article in a series of articles providing a brief overview of Managing a Construction Contract. The de...
Thursday, 23 February 2023 (0 Comments - view/add) Managing a construction contract: The post-award phase » This is the third article in a series of articles providing a brief overview of managing a construction contract...
Monday, 04 April 2022 (0 Comments - view/add) Procurement Law in 2022 – Where Do You Stand? » Our Cox Yeats Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Law Team is committed to keeping you informed on Construction,...
Monday, 07 March 2022 (0 Comments - view/add) Managing a Contract in Construction: The Pre-Award Phase » Managing a Contract in Construction: The Pre-Award Phase The Pre-Award phase is the first phase of the contra...
Monday, 07 March 2022 (0 Comments - view/add) Managing a construction contract: The post-award phase » This is the third article in a series of articles providing a brief overview of managing a constructi...
Monday, 07 February 2022 (0 Comments - view/add) Can a builder's lien be substituted with security? » Can a builder's lien be substituted with security? In other words, can an employer evict a builder who is exercising...
Monday, 06 December 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Sequel to Enforceability of Adjudicators’ Decisions » Sequel to Enforceability of Adjudicators’ Decisions Click Here for Part 1 Introduction The Bulle...
Monday, 06 December 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) The importance of a signed agreement »
Tuesday, 02 November 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Understanding PAIA » Understanding PAIA Section 32 of the Constitution states that “Everyone has a right of access to any information hel...
Tuesday, 02 November 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) When is an adjudicator’s decision unenforceable? » When is an adjudicator’s decision unenforceable? Introduction Adjudication is a dispute resolution process crea...
Monday, 04 October 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) POPIA compliance considerations » Data breaches are expensive and cost South African businesses millions each year. In addition, the reputational damage cau...
Monday, 04 October 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) What is a “transaction” for transfer duty purposes? » What is a “transaction” for transfer duty purposes? According to reports, given current low interest rates...
Monday, 06 September 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Can an unsuccessful tenderer claim damages » Can an unsuccessful tenderer claim damages The Supreme Court of Appeal had to recently consider whether an unsuccess...
Monday, 02 August 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Amended B-BBEE Construction Sector Codes simplified » Amended B-BBEE Construction Sector Codes simplified Background The Amended Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerme...
Monday, 02 August 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) POPI Act - Appointment and registration of Information Officer » POPI Act - Appointment and registration of Information Officer The POPI Act designates the head of the b...
Monday, 02 August 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Contract Participation Goals (CPG) – A brief overview » Contract Participation Goals (CPG) – A brief overview In terms of the CIDB Act (Act 38 of 2000), a Board must...
Monday, 07 June 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) The legal requirements of submitting a building plan – Residential buildings » The legal requirements of submitting a building plan – Residential buildings It is a legal requirement to submit bui...
Saturday, 05 June 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) POPI Act compliance » On 14 June 2021, the Association hosted a workshop on the POPI Act via the MS Teams platform. The workshop saw the delive...
Saturday, 05 June 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Guidelines on preparing and responding to tenders for work » Guidelines on preparing and responding to tenders for work Many disputes arise as a result of misunderstandi...
Monday, 03 May 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) To support or not to support » To support or not to support What duty of lateral support does a property owe to its neighbouring properties? Our law h...
Tuesday, 06 April 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) The concept of practical completion » The concept of practical completion For the purposes of this write-up, the concept of practical completion in genera...
Monday, 01 March 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Plans and particulars to be furnished » Plans and particulars to be furnished With respect to numerous types of building projects, the Association often rec...
Monday, 01 March 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Legislative changes to Provident Funds » Legislative changes to Provident Funds Changes to retirement benefits for provident fund members, initially meant to...
Wednesday, 03 February 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Anti Corruption » Anti-Corruption Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal is pleased to note that tangible steps are being taken to address corrup...
Monday, 01 February 2021 (0 Comments - view/add) Basics of Contract Law and the JBCC » Basics of Contract Law and the JBCC There is a plethora of reference manuals, reported court decisions, guidance not...
Monday, 07 December 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Patent and latent defects - Made easy » Patent and latent defects - Made easy Bilaal Dawood Attorneys have received a number of queries related to Patent an...
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