Construction Dispute Resolution based in Glasgow, Scotland

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February 2012

For a number of years now CDR has contributed to various charities on an ad-hoc basis including a variety of Cancer Charities, Erskine Hospital and RICS Lionheart.  However, this year we have decided to concentrate our efforts on 2 specific charities.  We are going to continue to support Erskine Hospital Ltd (www.erskine.org.uk) who we have supported for the last 3 years.  We also intend to support the Beatson Pebble Appeal (www.beatsonpebbleappeal.org).   

We are pleased to announce that Mark McShane, our new recruit, has kindly agreed to run the Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run in September 2012 in order to raise funds.  We hope that you will all support him in his efforts and we will keep you informed of his training progress throughout the coming months. 

December 2011

An interview with Mark McShane CDR's new employee.

What would your last meal be?

Mexican food though it doesn’t love me and I tend to suffer the consequences though as this would be my last meal then it wouldn’t be a problem.

2. What is your favourite holiday destination?

We like going to America and Canada and I would have to say my favourite destination to date has been Las Vegas. My wife and I went there as part of our honeymoon and we took in all the sights and did all the tours available. On one of the tours it was phenomenal to be standing in the middle of the Grand Canyon in temperatures of 132 ^oF having a champagne lunch!

3. What gadget could you not live without?

It would have to be my I-Phone though not for making calls...for playing games like angry birds and checking the football scores!

4. Tell us something that not everyone knows about you?

This story proved to be a great source of hilarity at my wedding when my best man gave his speech. Basically after a night out in Glasgow with my then wife to be I thought it would be really funny to sneak into our room whilst she thought I was downstairs and hide under the bed to eventually jump out and scare her. However due to the length of time she spent in the bathroom I eventually fell asleep and woke up 4 hours later!

5. Can you play an instrument?

When I was in school I was in a band and played guitar though I am a bit rusty now and resigned to being a legend in my own living room!

6. What is your greatest achievement to date?

I have been fortunate to have gained academic achievements and others which have come about working on prestigious projects. However my greatest to date would have to be my daughter Zoe who is 18 months old, cheeky and great fun.

7.   Favourite Structure?

As an Engineer and interested in more complex structures it would have to be Hoover Dam.

It's been a busy month......for talking!

Janey took part in a Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Scottish Branch) debate on 27 September 2011 titled ‘Resolving Major Construction Disputes Adjudication or Arbitration?’.  Janey was flying the flag for Adjudication and although a formal vote did not take place, it was felt the mood of the room favoured Adjudication.

Then Janey was off to Hong Kong, where one of her tasks was to present a talk to RICS Hong Kong members on the benefits of ‘Security of Payment’ legislation.  Janey is pictured with Gilbert Kwok, Chair of the Dispute Resolution Professional Group Committee on the evening. 

Back in the UK, Janey spoke at the NSCC ‘Protecting Your Money’ Seminar on the topic of Your Contracts – Top 10 Tips for ensuring timeous payment.  It might have been busy for talking but working continues.  If you would like to know more about any of the talks, please contact us.

Lisa also reminds you all about the Society of Construction Law (SCL) event being held in Glasgow on 16 November 2011 ‘NEC Construction and Engineering Contract: To Amend or Not to Amend SCL Event Flyer.  The event is open to non SCL members, therefore if you would like to attend please email Lisa at lhc@cdr.uk.com

What is the average cost of an Adjudication? Read our COBRA Paper to find out. COBRA Paper 2011