Law of Construction Disputes

Dr Cyril Chern is a Barrister, Chartered Architect, Civil Engineer, Adjudicator and Chartered Arbitrator, and specialises in complex engineering and construction projects. With more than 40 years’ experience in construction at all levels, he has been involved in some of the world’s largest construction and infrastructure projects which include major bridges, nuclear power plants, port facilities, hydroelectric power plants, waste and water treatment facilities, oil & gas projects both on shore and offshore, road and rail projects, dams, hotel complexes, airports, and tunnels. In addition, he is the author of some of the construction industry’s leading publications dealing with both the law, claims and delay, dispute resolution and major project construction, under both common and civil law.

• 1. Introduction to Construction Disputes 2. The Construction Contract 3. Design Disputes and Liability 4. Site Conditions 5. The Subcontractor 6. Defences to Construction Disputes 7. Issues Regarding Contractors' Rights and Obligations Under Standard Form Agreements 8. Termination of Contract 9. The Certification Process 10. Types of Claims 11. Collateral Warranties 12. Non-Contract Liability 13. Time at Large and Time-Bar Clauses 14. Dispute Resolution 15. Key Issues in Dispute Resolution