Publications for International Construction Projects Committee
Paradox of two wrongs: examining the unmentioned implications of the Supreme Court decision in Providence v Hexagon
When does a cured default stop being a ‘wrong’ – and should it still count towards a contractor’s right to terminate for repeat late payment under the Joint Contract Tribunal (JCT)’s standard form contractual clauses? The JCT has a suite of contractual clauses used in construction projects that allocate design, time, payment and risk. The article argues that the recent Supreme Court decision of Providence Building Services Ltd v Hexagon Housing Association Ltd, that concerns the interpretation of clauses 8.9.3 and 8.9.4 jointly, has given rise to a paradox concerning repeated wrongs. This article seeks to analyse the recently published judgment, while simultaneously unpacking the paradox for an international audience.
Released on Aug 4, 2026
Curating the record in construction arbitration: the institutional responsibility of tribunals in the age of evidentiary inflation
Released on Aug 4, 2026
Coercion or commercial necessity? The fragile validity of supplementary agreements in construction contracts
Supplementary agreements often sit at the heart of construction disputes, raising a familiar question: were they freely negotiated or signed under pressure? This article explores how Indian courts address such concerns, with particular reference to the recent decision in Union of India v Mago Construction. A clear pattern emerges wherein courts are slow to unsettle arbitral findings where coercion or economic duress is alleged, especially in the presence of unequal bargaining power or forced waiver of claims. Set against the rapid growth of India’s infrastructure sector, the article considers how this judicial approach shapes contractor–employer relationships. It highlights the increasing relevance of supplementary agreements in disputes involving waiver and estoppel and offers a concise guide to their treatment under Indian law.
Released on Aug 4, 2026
CLInt – Book Review – July 2026
Released on Aug 3, 2026
Prolongation costs – an issue with causation
Released on Aug 3, 2026
Construction arbitration in the CEE region: a comment on the Polish Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Rules 2025
Released on Aug 3, 2026
Construction Law International – July 2026 – Country Updates: UAE
Released on Aug 3, 2026
Construction Law International – July 2026 – Country Updates: Ghana
Released on Aug 3, 2026
From the Editors – Construction Law International – July 2026
Released on Aug 3, 2026
From the Co-Chairs – Construction Law International – July 2026
Released on Aug 3, 2026
Construction Law International - March 2026
Released on Mar 25, 2026
CLInt – Book Review – March 2026
Released on Mar 24, 2026
Mastering FIDIC in arbitration: understanding, expertise and the price of ignorance
Released on Mar 24, 2026
Pop goes the compute? Contracting data centres and navigating bubble trouble
Released on Mar 24, 2026
Mexico overhauls its federal public works law to enhance efficiency, transparency and digital transformation
Released on Mar 24, 2026
Construction Law International – March 2026 – Country Updates: Switzerland
Released on Mar 24, 2026
Construction Law International – March 2026 – Country Updates: India
Released on Mar 24, 2026
From the Co-Chairs – Construction Law International – March 2026
Released on Mar 23, 2026
From the Editors – Construction Law International – March 2026
Released on Mar 23, 2026
A new legal regime redefining contractor’s liability: a cautionary tale when contracting (FIDIC) projects in the Netherlands
Released on Dec 22, 2025
Dispute resolution fit for a queen: bringing sovereigns to the table – and keeping them there – to resolve infrastructure disputes consensually
Released on Dec 22, 2025
The Colombian legal regime on future budgetary allocations in public-private partnerships
Released on Dec 22, 2025
Construction Law International - December 2025
Released on Dec 19, 2025
Force majeure and beyond: the evolution of risk allocation in Indian infrastructure contracts
Released on Dec 19, 2025
Construction Law International – December 2025 – Country Updates: Norway
Released on Dec 19, 2025
From the Co-Chairs – Construction Law International – December 2025
Released on Dec 19, 2025
From the Editors – Construction Law International – December 2025
Released on Dec 19, 2025
Unforeseen circumstances and contract rebalancing – August 2025
Released on Aug 29, 2025
Design versus performance specifications in construction projects
Released on Aug 29, 2025
CLInt – Book Reviews – August 2025
Released on Aug 29, 2025