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On 16 October 2026, the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) hosted the Day 5 Construction Symposium at the AIAC Auditorium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as part of AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026<\/span>. The programme commenced with Opening Remarks by Justice Mary Lim Thiam Suan<\/span>, President of the AIAC Court of Arbitration, followed by a Keynote Address by Justice Mimmie Chan<\/span>, Judge of the Court of First Instance of the High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR).<\/p>\n

Against the backdrop of growing infrastructure investment, increasingly complex construction projects and evolving dispute resolution mechanisms, the speakers highlighted the importance of strengthening legal and institutional frameworks alongside physical and digital infrastructure. The keynote examined statutory adjudication, the enforceability of adjudication determinations, the grounds for judicial intervention and the emerging role of technology, including building information modelling (BIM) and artificial intelligence (AI), in construction disputes.<\/p>\n

Justice Mary Lim Thiam Suan: Construction dispute resolution must evolve with infrastructure development<\/p>\n

Opening the symposium, Justice Mary Lim Thiam Suan<\/span> welcomed participants to the final day of AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026 and emphasised the close relationship between economic development, infrastructure investment and the need for effective dispute resolution.<\/p>\n

Referring to Malaysia’s recently announced 2027 Budget priorities, including economic resilience, infrastructure development, investment and institutional reform, Justice Mary Lim Thiam Suan<\/span> observed that the translation of these priorities into projects, contracts and commercial activities would inevitably increase demand for dispute resolution services.<\/p>\n

She highlighted the importance of developing legal and institutional infrastructure alongside physical and digital infrastructure. Construction, she noted, has long been a significant driver of economic growth and would continue to play a central role in shaping Malaysia’s future.<\/p>\n

Strengthening Malaysia’s statutory adjudication framework<\/p>\n

Justice Mary Lim Thiam Suan<\/span> referred to the remarks made by Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister at the opening of Asia ADR Week 2026 concerning the development of the country’s statutory adjudication framework. She recalled his emphasis on strengthening adjudicator competency, improving procedural efficiency and maintaining confidence in the framework as construction projects become increasingly complex and technically demanding.<\/p>\n

She also highlighted AIAC’s institutional reforms, including the establishment of its Court of Arbitration and the expansion of its domestic and international engagements. Under the theme “Kainos: Where Vision Transforms the Future”, she called for a forward-looking approach to dispute resolution that responds to changes in the construction sector rather than merely reacting to disputes after they arise.<\/p>\n

The symposium’s focus extended beyond conventional construction disputes. Justice Mary Lim Thiam Suan<\/span> identified renewable energy projects, including solar and offshore wind, grid modernisation, data centres and cross-border insolvency-related issues as areas requiring continued engagement between the industry and dispute resolution institutions.<\/p>\n

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She explained that AIAC’s role involved participating in industry discussions and helping shape the pathways available to stakeholders. The Centre’s continued development, she added, depended on the strength of its institutional principles, its relationships with the judiciary and legal profession, and the contribution of its personnel.<\/p>\n

Justice Mimmie Chan: Construction disputes require speed, simplicity and enforceability<\/p>\n

Delivering the keynote address, Justice Mimmie Chan<\/span> situated construction dispute resolution within the broader challenges posed by cross-border investment, technological advancement and increasingly complex projects. She emphasised that effective dispute prevention and management are essential to the successful delivery of construction projects.<\/p>\n

Drawing on her experience as the judge in charge of the Construction and Arbitration List at the High Court of Hong Kong since 2013, Justice Mimmie Chan<\/span> discussed the operation of statutory adjudication, the principles governing challenges to adjudication determinations and the growing use of legal technology in construction disputes. She also compared Hong Kong’s developing statutory framework with established approaches in jurisdictions including Malaysia, Singapore and Australia.<\/p>\n

Construction disputes and the cost of conventional proceedings<\/p>\n

Justice Mimmie Chan<\/span> observed that construction disputes frequently involve complex technical questions and substantial documentation. Although arbitration has traditionally been regarded as a comparatively flexible dispute resolution mechanism, she noted that modern arbitrations can be lengthy and expensive, with extensive pleadings, submissions and supporting documents.<\/p>\n

For construction businesses, particularly smaller contractors and subcontractors with limited capital and dependence on regular cash flow, the cost and duration of proceedings can have significant commercial consequences.<\/p>\n

She argued that effective dispute resolution mechanisms should prioritise “speed, simplicity, and succinctness in form and procedure”, supported by strict case management by the adjudicator or decision-maker. In her view, these principles should guide the recognition and enforcement of statutory adjudication schemes.<\/p>\n

The claims arising from construction projects can include disputes over contractual scope, applicable rates, delays, alleged overpayments or underpayments, payment obligations, variations and the quantification of loss and damage. Justice Mimmie Chan<\/span> explained that litigation may require formal proof of delay, causation, defects and entitlement, and that claims can fail where contemporaneous documentation or witness evidence is inadequate.<\/p>\n

She also emphasised the value of specialist decision-makers who understand the technical aspects of construction disputes. Arbitration and adjudication can offer an advantage in this respect by enabling the appointment of persons with relevant expertise. However, the ultimate effectiveness of these mechanisms depends on procedural discipline and a decision-making process appropriate to the nature of the dispute.<\/p>\n

Hong Kong’s Security of Payment Ordinance and statutory adjudication<\/p>\n

A substantial part of the keynote examined Hong Kong’s Construction Industry Security of Payment Ordinance (SOPO), enacted in December 2024 and brought fully into operation in August 2025. Justice Mimmie Chan<\/span> explained that the regime had followed a lengthy process of review and consultation, beginning with the appointment of a review committee in 2000.<\/p>\n

She noted that statutory security-of-payment frameworks in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and Australia share a common objective: protecting construction supply-chain stakeholders, particularly lower-tier parties, by facilitating timely payment and providing a swift and cost-effective mechanism for resolving payment disputes.<\/p>\n

The interim binding effect of adjudication determinations<\/p>\n

Justice Mimmie Chan<\/span> emphasised that an adjudication determination under SOPO is binding on the parties unless and until it is set aside by a court, the payment dispute is settled by written agreement, or the dispute is finally determined through court proceedings or another agreed dispute resolution process.<\/p>\n

A dissatisfied party may subsequently refer the dispute to litigation or arbitration in accordance with the contract. However, doing so does not automatically suspend the effect of the adjudication determination. The successful party may seek enforcement, while the dispute proceeds towards final determination, which may take considerably longer.<\/p>\n

She explained that, under Hong Kong’s regime, a party seeking to set aside an adjudication determination must first pay the adjudicated amount into court. She also distinguished the Hong Kong framework from the Singapore model, noting that Hong Kong does not provide for court review of adjudication proceedings in the same manner.<\/p>\n

Grounds for setting aside adjudication determinations<\/p>\n

Justice Mimmie Chan<\/span> identified the exclusive grounds available under SOPO for challenging an adjudication determination. These include:<\/p>\n

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  1. \n

    The determination was improperly procured through fraud or bribery.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  2. \n

    There was a material denial of natural justice.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  3. \n

    The adjudicator failed to act independently or impartially.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  4. \n

    The adjudicator acted in excess of jurisdiction.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    She stressed that the effectiveness of statutory adjudication depends on courts recognising and enforcing determinations in the interim, subject to the prescribed grounds for judicial intervention. A system designed to resolve payment disputes quickly would lose its practical value if the determination could be reopened merely because a party disagreed with the outcome.<\/p>\n

    Courts should assess adjudication decisions proportionately: The need to balance speed and thoroughness<\/p>\n

    Justice Mimmie Chan<\/span> explained that statutory adjudication is intended to deliver an interim solution within a compressed timeframe. Drawing on approaches taken by English and Singapore courts, she observed that adjudication prioritises a timely decision over a comprehensive determination of every issue.<\/p>\n

    As she explained, “the need to have a right answer is subordinated to the need to have an answer quickly.” The underlying rationale is that parties should obtain a prompt decision on payment, even though the dispute may subsequently be examined in greater detail through litigation or arbitration.<\/p>\n

    She cautioned that courts must assess allegations of procedural unfairness in the context of the adjudicator’s limited time and the volume of evidence typically involved. The statutory process requires reasons for a determination, but those reasons should be read fairly and as a whole. Courts should not scrutinise every word in search of minor errors or turn a setting-aside application into a reconsideration of the merits.<\/p>\n

    Adequate reasons do not require lengthy decisions<\/p>\n

    Justice Mimmie Chan<\/span> drew parallels between the approach to adjudication determinations and the treatment of arbitral awards by Hong Kong courts. A decision need not be lengthy or technically elaborate, provided that the parties can understand what has been decided and why.<\/p>\n

    She discussed an example in which an arbitral award was set aside because the arbitrator had merely recited contractual provisions and stated the orders made, without adequately explaining the conclusions or addressing the parties’ arguments. This illustrated the distinction between an error in reasoning and a failure to provide an intelligible explanation of the decision.<\/p>\n

    The relevant question is whether the reasons allow a reasonable reader to understand how the dispute was determined. A court should not set aside a decision simply because it considers that the decision-maker reached the wrong conclusion, where the decision was made within jurisdiction, and the prescribed legal grounds for intervention are not established.<\/p>\n

    Natural justice: A party must have a reasonable opportunity to present its case<\/p>\n

    The keynote also examined natural justice challenges, particularly where an adjudicator or arbitral tribunal reaches a conclusion on an issue that was not expressly advanced by either party.<\/p>\n

    Justice Mimmie Chan<\/span> explained that a distinction must be drawn between a decision based on material or propositions that the parties had no fair opportunity to address and a decision that reasonably follows from the evidence and submissions already presented. A decision-maker is not necessarily restricted to choosing between the precise conclusions proposed by the parties.<\/p>\n

    Referring to authorities from Hong Kong and other jurisdictions, she explained that an adjudicator may draw on the evidence and arguments before them, including reaching an apportionment of a claim where the issue was properly within the scope of the dispute. However, where the decision-maker proposes to rely on an independent proposition of fact or law that has not been canvassed, it may be necessary to disclose that proposition and invite the parties’ comments.<\/p>\n

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    The assessment is fact-sensitive. Courts must consider whether a party was genuinely taken by surprise, whether it suffered prejudice and whether it had a reasonable opportunity to respond. This approach seeks to preserve procedural fairness without undermining the speed and cost-effectiveness that statutory adjudication is designed to achieve.<\/p>\n

    Fraud and bribery require material and compelling evidence<\/p>\n

    Justice Mimmie Chan<\/span> further addressed allegations of fraud and bribery as grounds for setting aside adjudication determinations. She stressed that a setting-aside application is not an appeal and cannot ordinarily be used to relitigate allegations that were already raised and decided during the adjudication.<\/p>\n

    Where a party relies on new evidence of fraud or bribery, that evidence must be clear and compelling, directly related to the adjudication and material to the determination. The alleged wrongdoing must have affected the evidence supporting the determination or caused the outcome in the form challenged. There must also be conscious and deliberate dishonesty relating to the relevant evidence.<\/p>\n

    These requirements reinforce the principle that judicial intervention should remain confined to the grounds prescribed by law, rather than becoming an opportunity to revisit the merits of an adjudicator’s decision.<\/p>\n

    Technology and AI are reshaping construction dispute resolution<\/p>\n

    In the concluding part of her keynote, Justice Mimmie Chan<\/span> examined the use of law technology in construction disputes. She highlighted building information modelling (BIM), online dispute resolution (ODR) and AI-assisted adjudication as developments that may affect how parties assess claims, manage evidence and pursue settlements.<\/p>\n

    She cautioned, however, that technology does not eliminate legal and evidentiary challenges. New tools may improve the availability and analysis of project information, but they can also generate new disputes about the accuracy of data, the reliability of analytical outputs and the impartiality of automated decision-making systems.<\/p>\n

    Building information modelling and earlier dispute assessment<\/p>\n

    Justice Mimmie Chan<\/span> described BIM as an intelligent three-dimensional representation of a construction project that can integrate information across its lifecycle, including materials, labour and costs. By bringing together project data, BIM applications can support predictive simulations, help stakeholders identify potential issues and improve visibility over project performance.<\/p>\n

    She observed that Hong Kong has promoted the use of BIM in public works above specified monetary thresholds since 2018, with an objective of extending its adoption across the private sector from 2029 onwards through requirements for BIM models and BIM-generated building plans.<\/p>\n

    BIM may bring disagreements to light earlier because project owners can access a wider range of information in real time, instead of depending solely on periodic contractor reports. This greater transparency can enable parties to assess their respective legal positions more objectively, reduce the need for lengthy discovery and potentially facilitate earlier settlement.<\/p>\n

    However, the technology may also lead to disputes arising earlier or more frequently, as increased visibility makes it easier to identify potential problems. The reliability of the data recorded and the conclusions drawn from it may themselves become contested issues.<\/p>\n

    AI-powered adjudication and online dispute resolution<\/p>\n

    Justice Mimmie Chan<\/span> also highlighted the development of online dispute resolution in Hong Kong, including the use of blockchain and AI technologies. She referred to the work of the International Online Dispute Resolution Centre, eBRAM, which had participated with a local technology start-up in launching Hong Kong’s first AI-powered construction dispute adjudication service platform.<\/p>\n

    The platform was designed to assist parties dealing with common construction disputes involving payments, variations, delays and subcontracting issues. According to Justice Mimmie Chan<\/span>, its initial target was to keep costs at approximately one-tenth of those associated with traditional construction dispute resolution, potentially making preliminary assessment more accessible to small and medium-sized contractors and subcontractors.<\/p>\n

    The platform offers two broad functions. A party may upload contractual documents to obtain an AI-assisted assessment of its own legal position, or parties may upload their respective documents for AI analysis and quantification of claims to encourage settlement. The process relies on documentary evidence rather than oral testimony, and the AI analysis and determination are reviewed by legal professionals for accuracy. The platform can also provide a preliminary determination within a few days.<\/p>\n

    Justice Mimmie Chan<\/span> observed that, even where parties do not agree to accept an AI-assisted result as a final determination, such technology may still provide a useful indication of their likely positions and support negotiations. It could therefore function as a preliminary assessment mechanism within the wider process of mediation and settlement.<\/p>\n

    Accuracy, impartiality and legal challenges in AI-driven decisions<\/p>\n

    The keynote concluded by considering the legal questions raised by technology-assisted dispute resolution. Justice Mimmie Chan<\/span> noted that AI-driven processes may be affected by hallucinations and algorithmic bias, raising concerns about the accuracy and impartiality of their outputs.<\/p>\n

    These concerns may become particularly important where parties agree contractually to AI-driven adjudication or arbitration. Questions may arise about the legal status of a decision made without a human adjudicator, the availability of setting-aside grounds and whether an unreliable or biased outcome could give rise to public policy concerns.<\/p>\n

    She observed that the courts and parties would need to navigate these developing issues as technology becomes more deeply embedded in dispute resolution. While technological tools offer opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs, the legal consequences of their use will depend on the structure of the process, the reliability of the information and the safeguards surrounding the resulting decision.<\/p>\n

    Conclusion<\/p>\n

    The Construction Symposium brought together institutional reform, statutory adjudication, judicial oversight and legal technology as connected priorities for the future of construction dispute resolution.<\/p>\n

    Justice Mary Lim Thiam Suan<\/span> emphasised the importance of developing dispute resolution institutions in step with infrastructure investment and the changing demands of the construction sector. Justice Mimmie Chan<\/span>, drawing on Hong Kong’s experience, highlighted the need for adjudication to remain swift, proportionate and enforceable, while ensuring that challenges based on natural justice, jurisdiction, fraud or bribery are assessed according to established legal principles.<\/p>\n

    The keynote also underscored the growing role of BIM, online dispute resolution and AI-assisted adjudication in assessing construction claims and encouraging settlement. Their wider adoption, however, will require careful attention to accuracy, impartiality and enforceability.<\/p>\n

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    The central message was that effective construction dispute resolution depends not only on reaching decisions quickly, but also on maintaining confidence in the process. Statutory adjudication and emerging technologies can improve access to timely and cost-effective outcomes, provided that procedural safeguards and judicial oversight continue to protect the integrity of the system.<\/p>\n

    SCC Times is the official media partner for AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026. Read more reports<\/a> from the week.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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