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Kai Tak Elevated Light Rail Transit System

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...

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Evidence Preparation in Construction Arbitration

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...

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Happy Saint Barbara’s Day

Happy Saint Barbara’s Day

Happy Saint Barbara's Day - patron saint of artillery men, firemen, those who work with explosives and by extension, patron saint of underground workers. You'll usually find a small statue of Saint Barbara at the...

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Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge

Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge

Panorama of the magnificent Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, at the northern end of the Bosphorus Strait, and the entrance to the Black Sea. The bridge is a combined road and rail link and a hybrid cable stayed suspension...

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First Civils Contracts Awarded for Tung Chung MTR Projects

First Civils Contracts Awarded for Tung Chung MTR Projects

The first civils projects for the next batch of MTR extension projects have been awarded in Hong Kong signalling the start of what promises to be a decades long construction frenzy in the territory. The aggressive expansion programme of expansion will see the railway network grow by 25%.

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The (Current) Limitations of AI

The (Current) Limitations of AI

There’s been lots of excitable and breathless discussion in recent months about the potential benefits of AI. I’ve heard that it will be used to draft claim notices, compensation events and could upend the commercial...

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Qianhai Link Design Contract Awarded

Qianhai Link Design Contract Awarded

Back in October last year, Hong Kong's Chief Secretary announced six major infrastructure projects in his policy address, signalling that infrastructure development was to be a major driver for Hong Kong's post-COVID...

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Ship Canal Water Quality project in Seattle

Ship Canal Water Quality project in Seattle

Good article about the difficulties encountered by Lane Construction by the TBM digging the Ship Canal Water Quality project in Seattle. On completion, the project will prevent stormwater and sewage overflows into the...

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Tung Chung signalling contract awarded

Tung Chung signalling contract awarded

The signalling contract for the Tung Chung line has been awarded to Alstom - CASCO joint venture, almost 3 years since the line was announced. This is the first works contract with the civil construction awards due...

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East Lantau Metropolis

East Lantau Metropolis

The HK Government has announced more details of the proposed East Lantau Metropolis publishing the proposals for the Kau Yi Chau artificial islands and associated road and rail infrastructure. Simon Wilde and David Feehan dig into the details.

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Celebrating CDC 15th Anniversary

Celebrating CDC 15th Anniversary

February 24th saw Contract Dispute hold their belated 15th anniversary cocktail party at Soho House with a fantastic turnout of clients, colleagues and friends. CDC Director David Feehan described the impromptu...

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Hong Kong’s Golden Age of Infrastructure

Hong Kong’s Golden Age of Infrastructure

Delighted to present to the Marsh Asia team at their Away Day earlier this month on the topic of Hong Kong's approaching Golden Age of infrastructure. With the government poised to increase annual infrastructure...

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Nga Yan Yu promoted to Managing Consultant

Nga Yan Yu promoted to Managing Consultant

Contract Dispute Consultants are delighted to announce that Nga Yan Yu has been promoted to Managing Consultant. Nga Yan joined CDC in 2007 having previously worked with CDC Director David Feehan on previous projects...

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Seasons Greetings 2022

Seasons Greetings 2022

As we close out our 15th year, wishing all of our clients, colleagues and friends, wherever you are in the world, a safe and Merry Christmas.  

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Hong Kong Infrastructure Pipeline

Hong Kong Infrastructure Pipeline

Hong Kong is entering a 'golden age' of infrastructure development with the government's annual infrastructure spending expected to reach HK$200bn per year. What's planned? Check out our latest...

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The Northern Metropolis

The Northern Metropolis

The Northern Metropolis is the buzzword in Hong Kong at the moment and a topic we have covered over the last two years - see our last article from February this year looking at rail projects for the development. Hong...

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Hong Kong Third Runway Commissioned

Hong Kong Third Runway Commissioned

Congratulations to AAHK on official commissioning of the new third runway at Hong Kong Airport today, just one element of the massive 3RS programme. Contract Dispute Consultants have been working with contractors...

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Tsing Yi Lantau Link Bridges Announced

Tsing Yi Lantau Link Bridges Announced

Our article earlier this month looked at new road connections to Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis, particularly Route 11. Streets Ahead – Hong Kong Major Road Expansion to 2035 The government today announced the missing...

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