....). Ronan Hébert can be contacted at: hebert@u‐cergy.fr © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 Façade cladding Stone‐panels Carbonate rocks Damages Spall Oil‐like stains Rocks are natural materials that were widely used for construction until the early twentieth century. Since...

...Paul Chynoweth; M.M. Tuuli; B.K. Baiden; E. Badu Purpose The enforcement of liquidated and ascertained damages (LADs) can be problematic when the amounts are poorly assessed and there are lapses in the administration of contracts. This paper seeks to investigate the relevance of LAD clauses...

... © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2005 --> Economic performance Damages Professional negligence Keywords: Economic performance, Damages, Professional negligence A recent court case has extended the liability for economic loss resulting from negligence. In the case...

...J. Nicholas; G.D. Holt; D.G. Proverbs Presents a conceptual model for assessing flood damage to UK domestic properties. The model originates from a critique of existing knowledge in the field and from discussions held with practitioners responsible for surveying and recommending strategies...

..., the damage, ground and foundation conditions, vegetation, and monitoring and remedial measures. The data are analysed and implications for the investigation of subsidence claims are examined. The analyses indicate that, among other results: detached properties have greater susceptibility to subsidence...

... considered in the recent case Shortlands Investments Ltd v. Cargill plc and explains how valuations are made under Section 18(1) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1927 in order to determine the cap on damages to be paid in settlement of a dilapidation’s claim. The lease contained fairly...

...John Hodgson Examines the circumstances under which damages may be recovered, the various types of damages, and sets out the basis of calculating damages. Concludes with a reference to the case of Cambridge Water Co. v. Eastern Countries Leather plc in relation to damages. © MCB UP...

...Richard Radevsky Discusses the reasons why structural surveyors and valuers overlook subsidence problems, with reference to legal claims for damages, and giving examples from recent court cases. Why do structural surveyors and valuers go wrong with subsidence? Richard Radevsky BSc CEng FICE FCIArb...