FROM THE EDITOR’S PEN – OCTOBER 2025 ‘… the creation of powerful artificial intelligence will be “either the best, or the worst thing, ever to happen to humanity.”’[1] – Stephen Hawking The rapidity of technologies powered by artif... read more
UNCLE OSWALD’S Q&A FORUM – JANUARY 2026 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SELECTED NOMINATING BODY – JBCC SERIES 2000 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT EDITOR’S NOTE: I appreciate our readers’ patience with our beloved Uncle Oswald’s recent absence fr... read more
ANALYSIS OF A RECENT ARBITRATOR’S AWARD – JANUARY 2026 ON A CONTRACT PRICE ADJUSTMENT DISPUTE ARISING FROM A JBCC PRINCIPAL BUILDING AGREEMENT Introduction They say that a camel is a horse designed by a committee. I don’t know who they are... read more
UNCLE OSWALD’S Q&A FORUM – FEBRUARY 2026 DISPUTED DOCUMENTS Dear Uncle Oswald, Thank you for your response to my previous request. I have submitted my application for the appointment of an arbitrator in terms of clause 40 of the JBCC Serie... read more
UNCLE OSWALD’S Q&A FORUM – JULY 2026 THE CONSEQUENCES OF A NON-ALCHOLIC DECEMBER HOLIDAYAND A POORLY DRAFTED ARBITRATION CLAUSE Best Uncle Oswald, It is me again, Frikkie. Having run out of money and Klipdrift shortly after New Year’s ... read more
