Construction Disputes

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In a debate held at the AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026 on the topic “Leave It to the Experts? Experts versus Arbitrators on Construction Quantum”, the debaters examined the appropriate division of responsibilities between arbitral tribunals and technical experts, the importance of party autonomy, the enforceability of arbitral awards, and the need to preserve procedural fairness.

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In a panel discussion conducted at the AIAC ADR Week 2026 on the topic “The Cash Flow Continuum: Navigating Malaysia’s Evolving Adjudication Framework”, the panellists delved into the operation of the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act in Malaysia, appointment and role of adjudicators, procedural efficiency, use of AI, applications for stay and setting aside, and much more.

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The panellists examined how shared risk allocation, early-warning mechanisms, transparency and joint decision-making can help prevent construction disputes, improve project delivery and manage disagreements before they escalate into formal proceedings.

AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026 Construction Disputes
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On the final day of the Asia ADR Week 2026, experts examined emerging construction disputes involving energy-transition projects, cross-border power infrastructure and data centres, focusing on contractual risk allocation, dispute avoidance, FIDIC procedures and the 2026 AIAC Arbitration Rules.

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The discussions examined statutory adjudication, enforcement of payment determinations, judicial intervention in construction disputes, and the use of building information modelling (BIM), online dispute resolution, and AI to improve efficiency, reduce costs and facilitate early settlement.

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Addressing the FIDIC Global Infrastructure Conference 2026, the Chief Justice of India underscored that the Rule of Law was integral to infrastructure delivery, calling for clear contractual obligations, balanced risk allocation and effective dispute resolution mechanisms.

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Manipal Law School hosted Constructing Legal Foundations 2026, bringing together judges, arbitrators, industry experts, and academicians to discuss construction disputes, arbitration, contract delivery, and infrastructure reforms in India.

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Day 3 of the seventh edition of AIAC’s Asia ADR week navigated crucial topics of discussion in the field of alternative dispute resolution, such as ADR in construction disputes, role of experts and consultants in construction proceedings, automation driven transformation in the construction industry, and SMART Tunnel dispute.

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Justice Philip Jeyaretnam’s keynote was not merely an academic exploration of legal principles; it was a practical and thought-provoking call for reform. His message resonated strongly with the day’s central theme: ensuring that construction disputes are resolved not just efficiently, but equitably, through disciplined, forward-thinking processes.

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by Rituparna Chand*