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DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PRACTICE - SOME LESSONS LEARNED
Session: Uncertainty, Reliability, and Risk / Incertitude, fiabilité, et risque
Miroslav (Fred) Matich, MAJM Corporation Ltd. (Canada)
J.L. Seychuk, Golder Associates Ltd. (Canada)
Gordon C. McRostie, Golder Associates Ltd. (Canada)
The scope of applied geotechnology has increased greatly since it was introduced into modern engineering practice by prominent pioneers in the profession. Geotechnical expertise is increasingly applied in conjunction with other speciaity fields and to a broad range of end uses including design, construction and performance. More formal contractural arrangements have evolved together with greater expectations by clients. Notwithstanding significant advances in the state of practice, disputes unfortunately still arise which require resolution by arbitration or litigation. Avoidance of claims and exposure to risk is an important issue. The Authors provide lessons from their experience particularly to benefit younger members of the geotechnical profession.
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