The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and Hill International have announced the details of the 2008 UK Masterclass, which will be held on the 11 and 12 June in London.

The focus of the 2008 event is 'Delay and disruption in construction contracts'.

The speakers confirmed to appear include figures such as Tony Bingham, Andrew Burr, and Keith Pickavance.

The intensive training event is part of the long-running series held across the globe, and organised by the CIOB and construction consultancy Hill International to address issues affecting the industry's top professionals.


The Masterclasses aim to disseminate the most up-to-date CPD information to construction and legal professionals in a bid to cascade the information throughout the industry's larger organisations, ultimately reducing time and cost overruns and minimising costly disputes.

A key focus of the 2008 event will be to address growing economic and legal issues which are leading to increased pressure upon companies to pursue litigation in disputes.

The conference will explore the different proactive and reactive approaches companies should now be adopting. The Masterclass will begin by examining proactive dispute avoidance in terms of preparing, planning, and recording during construction projects.

The second day of the conference will explore reactive approaches to disputes, and highlight different reactive techniques in analysing delay and disruption, and presenting claims.

(CD/JM)