Middle East Construction & Real Estate Podcast
The Middle East is one of the world's most discussed and revered construction and real estate marketplaces. This podcast features some of the industry's foremost individuals and will cover a range of topics, projects, initiatives, and trends affecting the industry.
Hosted by Jonathan Eveleigh
With 23 years experience working in the Middle East for leading contractors Laing O'Rourke and Khansaheb, as host of the MECRE podcast I will be joined by experts from leading organisations in the property and construction industry to share their knowledge, views and advice on a range of key subjects, projects, new developments, market trends and other topics
Middle East Construction & Real Estate Podcast
Mastering Commercial Management and Dispute Resolution in Construction with Suzannah Newboult of DLA Piper
Unlock the secrets of dealing with commercial management in the construction industry with Suzannah Newboult, partner at DLA Piper.
Suzannah is a seasoned legal expert with a decade of expertise in the Middle East.
She talks to us about about contract administration, from valuing work and managing supply chains to mastering cost control and contract law. Our candid discussion sheds light on the perils of late payments, poor cashflow, while offering solutions through education, legislative reforms, and financial instruments such as project bank accounts - all aimed at keeping your projects sufficiently funded and on schedule.
Dive into a deep analysis of procurement methods and their direct correlation to construction disputes. Suzannah dissects the nuances of lump sum versus remeasurement and cost-reimbursable contracts, unraveling their effects on projects. We also venture into alternative procurement strategies, such as TargetSum and alliance contracting, a shared risk and success model.
We address the aspect of risk allocation in contract management, underscoring the necessity for risks to be identified, priced, and managed by those most capable.
As we examine the burgeoning role of claims consultants in the UAE and across the Middle East, we debate their influence on facilitating amicable resolutions.
The episode culminates in a call to embrace innovative contract terms with pioneering dispute resolution mechanisms, navigating the ever-evolving landscape of commercial management in construction — all the while ensuring the project's progress and eventual financial outcomes are successful.