Co-Chair
Aarta Alkarimi
Co-Chair
Douglas Oles
International Construction Projects Committee
The International Construction Projects Committee is a global, diverse group of lawyers focused on the promotion and understanding of construction law across the globe. We cover all aspects of construction and engineering projects and foster the exchange of experiences from practitioners around the world.
The Committee serves those active in both domestic construction markets and international projects, and offer extensive experience in both contentious and non-contentious construction issues. The Committee meets annually at the IBA Annual Conference and the International Construction Projects Committee retreat, and biennially at the Conference on Construction Projects, providing opportunities to connect and share knowledge.
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To join the International Construction Project Committee, you must first become a full member of the IBA.
Joining the IBA as a full member will give you access to conference discounts, the Members Directory, and three inclusive committees—one in the Legal Practice Division, one Regional Forum, and one in the PPID section (members can also purchase additional committees for £25 each outside the one committee in each section quota).
Project and publications
The aim of this project is to examine alternative dispute resolution methods in construction projects throughout the world and to inform ICP members about issues that may be specific to the dispute resolution of construction projects.
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Access the latest issuePublished quarterly, Construction Law International (CLInt) is the ICP's magazine and is sent to all members of the Committee as part of their membership package. The magazine's current Chair of the Editorial Board is Thayananthan Baskaran, Partner at Baskaran.
CLInt is a thought-provoking magazine with a balance of substantive and practical articles and news that anyone involved in the international construction industry will wish to receive. In addition to feature articles, each issue includes updates from around the world, case updates and regular columns from experts around the globe.
CLInt Editorial Board: Thayananthan Baskaran, Chair of the Editorial Board; Eric Franco, ICP Committee Editor; Aleksander Godhe, ICP Deputy Committee Editor; Ibrahim Abdullah Al-Hammad, Khalifah Al-Yaqout, Jacob Henriquez, Sung Hyun Hwang, Naoki Iguchi, Ngo-Martins Okonmah, Anamaria Popescu, Paula Sanchez, Engy Serag, Basil Thevignot, Editors.
Publications
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 04, 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 04, 2026
Past events
- Working Weekend: Cambridge, United Kingdom
- IBA Annual Conference: Mexico City, Mexico
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Subcommittees and other groups
The International Construction Projects Committee also coordinates the activities of the following subcommittees/working groups.
- Dispute Resolution Subcommittee
- Expert Witness and Technical Evidence Subcommittee
- Innovations Subcommittee
- Project Establishment Subcommittee
- Project Execution Subcommittee
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If you are a member of the International Construction Projects Committee, for additional networking opportunities, programs, interviews with fellow members and tips all exclusive to members, join our LinkedIn page at: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12550671/.