CDC provided ongoing contractual advice, claims management and preparation and led a multi-disciplinary team to resolve issues through mediation for the Midfield Terminal at Hong Kong International Airport.
Case Studies
MTR South Island Line Ocean Park and Wong Chuk Hang Stations
CDC prepared claims and position papers for the contractor in relation to securing increases of the target cost on this project comprising construction of two MTR stations and connecting viaducts.
MTR Express Rail Ngau Tam Mei to Tai Kong Po Tunnels
CDC provided contractual advice, claims management and preparation and negotiation support for the contractor. The project comprises 2.6km of twin tunnels constructed by drill and blast between two access shafts, one 40m deep and the other 90m deep.
MTR South Island Line Lei Tung and South Horizons Stations and Tunnels
CDC prepared claims for delay, disruption and extensions of time on the station structure and shaft excavation works for the negotiation of a supplemental agreement. The project comprised cut and cover tunnels and station structure and cavern excavation.
MTR West Island Line Kennedy Town Swimming Pool
This project comprised the first phase of a new swimming pool construction as part of re-provisioning for construction of the Kennedy Town Station on the West Island Line extension.
MTRC Express Rail Kowloon Terminus
CDC provided contractual advice, claims management and preparation and negotiation for several works packages under the JV agreement, including fabrication and erection of cruciform columns for the main station structure, provision of concrete and temporary work elements.
Kings Square 1 Commercial Development
CDC undertook a forensic delay analysis of events surrounding the failure of roof steelwork on an office development in Perth, Western Australia.
Australian Embassy Complex, Bangkok
CDC advised JEC on a dispute related to the MEP works on this high-profile embassy complex in Bangkok. The dispute involved the final account for the MEP works with a claim against the main contractor and counterclaim.
Kennedy Town Station
CDC provided contractual and strategic advice, claims management and claim preparation for the Kennedy Town station construction project. The project comprised construction of an underground railway station and overrun tunnel in a congested urban environment.
Hong Kong Government Legislative Council Building
CDC advised a subcontractor with regard to a dispute arising out of the installation of the cladding for the Hong Kong Government Legislative Council Building Chamber. CDC assisted with statement of claim preparation and preparation of the defence.
WSD Pressure Management and District Monitoring System
The project comprised a term contract for installation of flowmeters and valves into the existing water supply network in Kowloon and Hong Kong Island.
Ingiriya to Ratnapura Highway A8 Upgrade Sri Lanka
The project comprised the rehabilitation and improvement of 33km of road between Ingirya in Kalutara District of the Western Province and Ratnapura, the capital city of Sabaragamuwa Province.
Harbour Area Treatment Scheme Stage 2
The project comprised the construction of a 12km long sewage conveyance system from North Point Preliminary Treatment Works to Stonecutters Island Sewage Treatment Works.
Hong Kong Disneyland – Grizzly Gulch
The Grizzly Gulch attraction is a 1100m steel rail roller coaster with a mining theme, the centre piece of the Hong Kong Disneyland Frontier Land. CDC advised the subcontractor for the faux rock works with regard to a dispute arising out of the construction.