Published in August 2013.

Here are some brief definitions of common legal expressions that all ground engineering professionals need to know and understand. Please note that this list is by no means designed to be exhaustive:-

• Contract or Agreement
• Subject to Contract
• Without Prejudice
• Subject to Legal Privilege
• Reasonable Skill and Care
• Best or Reasonable Endeavours
• Ensure
• To Indemnify/Provide an Indemnity
• To Novate/ Novation
• Time is of the essence
• Limit of Liability