This publication is a summary of a master thesis in construction law.

It examines the possibilities of implementing a knock-for-knock clause, typically applied in offshore contracts, in an onshore construction contract. It examines the validity of the knock-for-knock clause implemented in an onshore construction contract under the applicable laws of Denmark, Norway and England. Perspectives are drawn to the new forms of contracts such as Alliance partnerships, IPD and IPI contracts.

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English translation of the Dutch 'Uniforme Administratieve voorwaarden voor de uitvoering van werken en technische installatie werken 2012 (UAV 2012).

Translators: F.C. Compton-Reimer, H.C.S. Warendorf, LL.M and O. Sluizer.

The award of public contracts has to comply with among others the principle proportionality. In many instances during the tender procedure the contracting authorities has to pay particular attention to the principle of proportionality. Think of the following topics: suitability requirements, requirements relating to financial and economic strength, requirements relating to technical and professional skill, selection criteria, requirements for consortiums and the award criteria.

For many civil...