ABSTRACT
The construction industry often refers to disputes as claims. A dispute on a construction project is a common occurrence. Some types of dispute resolution are voluntary and non-binding. There are many words used to describe the situation where two or more parties enter into a dispute. Recovery of money through the more formal dispute resolution techniques is called an award of damages. One of the frustrations for westerners working in the Middle East during the recent boom in construction is the propensity for clients to put negotiations ahead of their contractual entitlements. Quite often it is necessary to have a claim prepared by a construction industry specialist known as a claims consultant. It makes good economic sense to use the knowledge and experience of a claims consultant in claim preparation rather than to incur the fees of a solicitor or barrister.
