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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
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...
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.
SCLHK Golf Day 2025
Looking forward to sponsoring our first Society of Construction Law Hong Kong Golf Day tomorrow!
The Year of the Dragon in review
Looking back at the Year of the Dragon at Contract Dispute Consultants – Kung Hei Fat Choi!
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...
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.
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…
Welcome Michelle Chong
We are delighted to welcome Michelle C. to the Contract Dispute team. Michelle is a quantity surveyor with a background in E&M working for contractors and consultants on large scale infrastructure projects. Welcome...
Hinkley Point as viewed from South Wales
Hinkley Point as viewed from South Wales last month with Big Carl dominating proceedings.
Hong Kong to Table Construction Sector Bill to Streamline Dispute Resolution
Good news that statutory adjudication may finally be a reality in Hong Kong. Cash flow in construction projects is a significant problem. However……
The Evolution of Hong Kong’s Airport City
Check out our status update on the expansion of Hong Kong’s International Airport
Enter the Dragon – CDC The Year of the Rabbit in review
Enter the Dragon! With the Chinese New Year upon us, CDC Director David Feehan reviews the Year of the Rabbit!
Season’s Greetings 2023
Season's greetings to all our clients, colleagues and friends from all of us at Contract Dispute Consultants.
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...
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...
New Office in Singapore
Contract Dispute Consultants begins a new chapter in April, with the opening of our first overseas office in Singapore.
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...
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!...
Season’s Greetings 2024
Seasons greetings to all of our clients, colleagues and friends and best wishes for 2025.
Happy Thanksgiving 2024
To all our US based client, colleagues and friends, wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!
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...
The Twilight Hour for Hong Kong’s Broken Construction Payment Regime
Adrian Chan and David Feehan examine the forthcoming and long awaited Security of Payment Legislation in Hong Kong which promises to change the payment landscape in the territory’s construction industry.
HK Government seeks HK$262m funding for the design of the East Kowloon Green Transit system
HK Government seeks HK$262m funding for the design of the East Kowloon Green Transit system.
Busman’s Holiday
Unfortunately for my wife and daughters, all holidays must include obligatory detours to ‘interesting’ engineering projects - Sixth Street Viaduct in Los Angeles - great architect and engineering landmark....
Kai Tak Elevated Light Rail Transit System
Further details of the proposed Kai Tak elevated light rail announced by government - 3.5km, 5 potential stops between cruise terminal and Kai Tak MTR station, tender in 2026 for commencement in 2027, with a completion...
Wishing you a healthy and flourishing year in 2024
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 Dragon. Kung Hei Fat Choi!...
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....
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
Mid-Autumn Festival Greetings 2024
Wishing all our client, colleagues and friends a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival
Happy Independence Day
Happy 4th July to all of our US based clients, colleagues and friends.
Baltimore Bridge Rebuild RFP Targets Fall 2028 Completion
An aggressive timeline announced to replace the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore following its destruction in the ship collision on March 26.
HK Golden Age of Infrastructure Spring 2024 Update
Check out the scale of Hong Kong’s infrastructure ambitions in our short animated video – now with newly updated timelines
Hong Kong Infrastructure Update – MTR and Lantau Tomorrow (or the Day After)
CDCHK Director David Feehan gives an update on latest developments in the Hong Kong infrastructure market.
Evidence Preparation in Construction Arbitration
Thank you to the ICE HKA G&S and Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) for inviting me to speak at the seminar on evidence in arbitration. I discussed breakfast choices, the shooting of Bambi's mother, 911 and...