All articles by Emily Busby

  • Professional

    Defining ‘practical completion’

    11 April 2008

    Question: What does ‘practical completion’ mean? Does it mean that there must be zero defects in a new building before a certificate of practical completion should be issued?

  • Professional

    Work certification

    29 February 2008

    Question: I am the employer’s agent on a large project. The contractor insists the work is almost done. I agree some work is just snagging, but some needs more work. Should I certify the work as practically complete?

  • Professional

    Best and reasonable endeavours

    07 December 2007

    Question: My development agreement requires me to use ‘best endeavours’ to get subcontractor warranties. My lawyer wanted reasonable endeavours what is the practical difference?