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On 24 November 2017, Damian Wilkinson of Quantum Expert Solutions organised and hosted the NEC4 360-perspectives with the Leeds Hub of the CIOB and event sponsors Galliford Try and G4C.  The conference saw senior professionals from different parts of the industry (Client, Contractor, Lawyer and Consultant) give their perspectives of the NEC Engineering and Construction Contract.  This article drafted by Damian Wilkinson comprises the questions and answers from the conference.

In this article first published in October 2011, Damian Wilkinson explains that the concept of risk exists because of our inability to predict the future. In the construction industry many decisions are made on forecasts and estimates of future expectations, usually when the information needed to make those decisions is incomplete, and therefore the potential for risk is high. If not managed effectively, risks can become problems which can become differences, claims and disputes.

On 20 June 2011, Damian Wilkinson addressed the Middle East Contract Management conference in Qatar on minimising risk, fault, loss and damages in construction contracts.  Drawing on his extensive knowledge, training, qualifications and experience of construction Damian explained how effective risk management can inform contract management to aid the successful delivery of construction projects.  Details of the conference are summarised in the attached article which first appeared in May 2021 edition of the Big Project.

Damian Wilkinson, a certified expert witness, has been appointed as a quantum expert witness and has testified in international arbitration. This article first appeared in the Construction Law Review in 2008 and draws on Damian’s expert witness and legal training, his experience as an expert witness and advisor.

Damian Wilkinson has extensive experience and training in disputes resolution and extensive experience of the factors leading to differences and disputes. Damian has also developed and delivered over thirty risk management workshops, developed risk management strategies and manuals for various organisations and managed risk on one of the largest construction programmes in 2000’s. This article first appeared in the Construction Law Review in 2007 and draws on Damian’s training and experience of disputes and risk management.

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