Delay and loss caused by engineering problems on construction & EPC projects – how to resolve?

HKA, in association with leading Japanese law firm Nishimura & Asahi delivered a seminar on delay and loss in construction and EPC projects.

The session focused on the causes of delay and loss, especially those arising from engineering and technical problems. Our expert speakers discussed solutions that you can consider from a technical and legal perspective.

Part 1: An engineering case study – how to prepare claims to recover from losses arising from unforeseen/ unforeseeable ground conditions

Part 2: Understanding contractual procedures on dispute adjudication boards and how to best use delay, quantum and engineering experts to win your case

Please note the webinar was conducted largely in English, with some sections in Japanese.

Speakers

Benjamin Highfield is a Chartered Civil Engineer and a claims and disputes specialist at HKA. He has more than 15 years’ major project experience in the construction industry, spanning buildings, transportation infrastructure, oil and gas, power and water markets. Additionally, he regularly advises clients on commercial and contractual matters, as well as claims management and dispute resolution.

Benjamin has led teams on multiple oil and gas, water and power projects and has negotiated high value settlements with major governmental organisations. With his extensive experience of many of the major standard forms of contract, he has been employed by government bodies and large private companies to advise on a range of broad and diverse matters.

Benjamin is an experienced delay and quantum analyst and has prepared multiple claims for extension of time, disruption, prolongation and acceleration. He has drafted detailed contractual arguments for disputed variations, termination, suspension and arbitration amongst others. He is a Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. 

Shintaro Uno focuses on international construction and infrastructure projects. Having stationed in Singapore for more than 10 years, he has abundant experiences in dispute adjudication boards and international arbitration.

Should you have any questions please contact CrystalLim@hka.com.