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The Engineering Construction Podcast
A discussion uncovering the intricate complexities of the Global Engineering Construction Industry, taking a look at what problems are being addressed and which solutions can pave our way to success.
Hosting each podcast and with a career spanning five decades of dealing with commercial/contractual risk across a wide spectrum of engineering and construction projects, particularly in power and energy industries, is John Fotherby, Chairman of the European Construction Institute and one of the partners here at Kingsfield Academy.
Hosting alongside John will be Alex Johnson, a highly experienced construction and engineering lawyer and partner at Freeths LLP. Alex specialises in the management and resolution of complex disputes across a variety of industry sectors, including major infrastructure, energy and power, oil and gas, process plant and building projects.
The Engineering Construction Podcast
Episode #5 - Prolongation
In this insightful episode, Alex Johnson and John Fotherby address a widespread myth: does an extension of time automatically grant contractors more money? Spoiler alert: Not always! 💡 Tune in to explore the nuances between time extensions and money claims in construction projects. Discover why detailed records are vital for substantiating loss and expense claims, and how these claims are distinctly different, often leading to surprises even for industry veterans!