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Lighthouse Club (Singapore) Annual Dinner 2025
Contract Dispute Consultants’ Directors and staff had a great evening at the Lighthouse Club (Singapore) Annual Dinner last weekend.
Welcome Brian Villanueva
CDC is delighted to welcome Brian Villanueva to the team.
The 11th International Society of Construction Law Conference in Seoul
CDC Directors David Feehan and Richard Feehan were delighted to have attended the 11th Society of Construction Law International Conference last week in Seoul
Mid-Autumn Festival Greetings 2025
Wishing all our client, colleagues and friends a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival
International Built Environment Week (IBEW)
Last week, our Director David Feehan had the privilege of presenting at the IBEW Singapore event, sharing insights on “The Hong Kong Experience with NEC Contracts.”
Hong Kong Shelves Controversial Lantau Reclamation
As foreshadowed by comments from some government officials earlier this year, suspension of the Lantau Tomorrow project has now been confirmed with no timetable for commencement at this time. Whilst the EIA has been...
Takeoff View: Changi T5
Despite the poor weather, had a decent view overlooking the Changi T5 project site on take off on the weekend.
John Leong Shares His Expertise on Contractual Protection Amidst Tariff Changes
John Leong, BSc (QS), PGD, DipIntArb, MRICS, MCInstCES, FCIArb from our Singapore office will be tackling tariffs and trade at a joint seminar with Addleshaw Goddard and RSM – Singapore on 24 July.
Reflecting on Underground Singapore 2025
Attending and sponsoring the TUCSS – Tunnelling and Underground Construction Society (Singapore) Underground Conference earlier this month was a valuable opportunity to reconnect with the Asian and Singaporean tunnel community.
Happy 60th Singapore National Day
As Singapore approaches its 60th birthday on Saturday, CDC's Singapore office approaches 6 month's of operation. Looking forward to supporting Singapore's development in the coming years and celebrating many more...
CDC Announce Appointment of New Director to the Board
Contract Dispute Consultants, Asia’s leading construction claims and dispute avoidance consultancy are delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Feehan to the Board of Directors. Richard is a seasoned business...
Singapore’s Transport Revolution: The Road Ahead
Singapore’s transport infrastructure is in the throes of a massive upgrade. Adrian Chan takes a look at two of the most significant projects, MRT’s Cross Island Line and Changi Terminal 5.
Welcome Ting Hee Yeoh
Delighted to welcome Ting Hee Yeoh, Planning and Delay Consultant, to the Contract Dispute Consultants Singapore office. Ting Hee brings a wealth of experience in tender planning, programme preparation, programme...
Our New Office at 78 Shenton Way – Singapore
Great to be in Singapore this week to visit our new office at 78 Shenton Way and welcome our newest recruit Ting Hee Yeoh to the CDC team.
Happy Independence Day
Happy 4th July to all of our US based clients, colleagues and friends.
Tariffs, Trade, And The Bottom Line
John Leong, BSc (QS), PGD, DipIntArb, MRICS, MCInstCES, FCIArb from our Singapore office will be tackling tariffs and trade at a joint seminar with Addleshaw Goddard and RSM – Singapore on 24 July.
Tsing Lung Bridge set to become iconic landmark with ‘HK’-shaped tower
Hong Kong government announces advance preliminary work to commence on Tsing Lung Bridge, with the goal of initiating tendering in 2026, submitting funding requests to the Legislative Council in 2027, and striving to...
Essential aspects of NEC4 Contracts
Adrian Chan and David Feehan look at some of the essential aspects of and problems in NEC administration including preparing and assessing quotations for compensation events
Changi T5 Project – The Automated People Mover and Baggage Tunnels
Another major contract announcement for the Changi Terminal 5 project - the S$999m contract for the automated people mover and baggage tunnels has been awarded to a joint venture between Penta Ocean Construction and...
Innovative Construction for the HZMB PCB
Very proud to have been involved with this project as contract advisors to Leighton Asia - Chun Wo Joint Venture. CDC worked with the team throughout the construction phase managing contractual and commercial risk....
Staged opening of Hong Kong’s new Terminal 2
Staged opening of Hong Kong's new Terminal 2 announced with the the coach hall and limousine lounge relocating in September, just ahead of Golden Week. Check in counters for HK Airlines and HK Express will relocate to...
Welcome John Leong
Delighted to welcome John Leong, MRICS, MCInstCES, FCIArb to the team at our new Singapore office. John is a Chartered Quantity & Civil Engineering Surveyor with more than 18 years of experience in contracts...
Changi Airport T5: Two Major Construction Contracts Awarded
A joint venture between the Singapore branch of China Communications Construction Co., Ltd. (CCCC) and OBAYASHI SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED has been awarded the $3.8 billion contractor for building the foundation and...
Hong Kong gives green light to Northern Link tunnels
Phase 2 of Hong Kong’s Northern Link gets the green light. Works should commence this year for completion in 2034. 10km of tunnels linking the Tuen Ma and East Rail lines will be a game changer for East-West travel across the northern New Territories. The project is a key component of Hong Kong’s ambitious Northern Metropolis.
New Office in Singapore
Contract Dispute Consultants begins a new chapter in April, with the opening of our first overseas office in Singapore.
SCLHK Golf Day 2025
Delighted to jointly sponsor with Secretariat, The Society of Construction Law Golf Day at the beautiful Shek O Country Club yesterday.
SCLHK Golf Day 2025
Looking forward to sponsoring our first Society of Construction Law Hong Kong Golf Day tomorrow!
Tung Chung line extension 1201
Major milestone for Tung Chung line extension 1201 with launch of the TBM for the drive towards the new Tung Chung West. This new station will connect 300,000 people to the network. When I arrived in Hong Kong, Tung...
Welcome Vincent Chong
I'm delighted to kick off the Year of the Snake by welcoming Vincent Chong to the Contract Dispute team. Vincent has 25 years’ experience on significant airport, metro and building projects in Malaysia, Dubai and Hong...
The Year of the Dragon in review
Looking back at the Year of the Dragon at Contract Dispute Consultants – Kung Hei Fat Choi!
Wishing you Prosperity and Good Fortune in 2025
Wishing all of our clients, colleagues and friends in construction a healthy and flourishing Chinese New Year and best wishes for the upcoming Year of the Snake. Kung Hei Fat Choi!...
Ottawa set to open expanded Trillium rail line
Excited to see Ottawa's Trillium line extension opened to the public and proud to have played a small part in the project...
Construction industry bill passed
After 20 years of discussion, the Construction Industry Security of Payment Bill has finally been approved. With the introduction of statutory adjudication this legislation is likely to change the landscape of...
Season’s Greetings 2024
Seasons greetings to all of our clients, colleagues and friends and best wishes for 2025.
Three Runway System at HKIA
Excellent to see our home city airport reaching this milestone with commencement of three runway operations this week. CDC have extensive experience at Hong Kong airport going back to the initial airport construction...
Three Runway Operations Commence at HKIA
As third runway operations commence at Hong Kong International Airport, we look back to the first ever landing at the Chek Lap Kok airport in February 1997.
Happy Thanksgiving 2024
To all our US based client, colleagues and friends, wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!
NEC Confidential – Practical Tips for Notifying and Assessing Compensation Events
How do you assess the time impacts of compensation events which are ongoing? And what do you do when the Project Manager rejects the notification of your compensation event in principle? Simon Wilde and David Feehan take a look at the problems that can arise and suggest some possible solutions.
View of Hong Kong International Airport
Fantastic view of Hong Kong International Airport coming into land on a clear Saturday evening. This patch of reclaimed land is…
Hong Kong’s Airport City
The next phase of development of Hong Kong's Airport City has been announced which will see an eclectic mix of development including expansion of Asia World Expo with a 20,000 seat arena, a marina with 600 yacht berths...