Exclusive video interview with AR Demolition’s Richard Dolman on “All-Risk” contracts.
There can be little doubt that the demolition landscape has been altered by the economic crisis; clients and main contractors, themselves impacted by the collapse of the banking sector, demanding keener prices and faster turnarounds.
However, according to AR Demolition director Richard Dolman, one of the key issues thrown up by this changing landscape is the use of “all-risk” contracts in which demolition contractors are expected to burden the risk should their work uncover asbestos or other potentially harmful (and, therefore, costly) substances or problems.
In this exclusive interview, Dolman explains his concerns. And despite the poor quality of the recording (it was captured on an iPhone and has not been edited) he makes some fascinating points:
