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A Project Delivery method by which the Principal engages the Contractor at an early stage of the project through a selection process which usually has an emphasis on factors other than price. An Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) contract usually comprises two stages. Under the first stage, the Contractor is paid a fee to develop the design to a level where the project can be accurately priced and the risks of the project allocated in the second stage. At the end of the first stage, the Contractor formulates and submits an offer for the second stage. The second stage is usually performed under a separate contract under which the Contractor completes the design and construction of the project.

A contract which governs preliminary works such as site preparation, earthworks, and design and procurement of long lead items carried out prior to the finalisation of the Head Contract under which the main Works are carried out.

Operations that loosen, remove, deposit, shape or compact earth, soil or rock. Also known as groundworks or civil works.

A legal right given to a person over the land of another person. An easement commonly involves the use of or access to the other person's land, such as a right of way over a neighbour's property, or a right of drainage. An easement generally passes with the land so that a new buyer of land will enjoy the benefit of any easements over neighbouring property, but will also be subject to the burden of any easements over the property it intends to buy.

Loss that is purely monetary or pecuniary which is suffered by a person, as distinct from property damage, personal injury or intangible form of losses such as diminished reputation. In a claim under tort, pure economic loss is generally not recoverable, subject to certain exceptions such as economic loss arising from the negligent misrepresentation of a consultant.

Emissions trading is a general term used for a market-based system that gives firms flexibility to select cost effective solutions to achieve established environmental goals. Emissions trading encourages compliance and financial mangers to pursue cost-effective emissions reduction strategies and provides incentives to emitters to develop ways to reduce emissions.

A form of insurance providing cover in respect of an employer's liability for loss or damage to an employee.

A situation where part of a neighbouring property encroaches onto an owner's land, including the air-space of that land, in the sense that it crosses over the common boundary.

A proprietary right held by one person that limits or affects the rights of enjoyment by a property owner over its property, and includes mortgages, trusts or liens.

An individual who belongs to the engineering profession. Common types of engineers are civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, chemical, environmental and geo-technical engineers.