“Construction Notes” is Herbert Smith Freehills’ blog where clients will find the latest updates, articles and case summaries on construction related topics from across our network. The blog covers topics relating to construction and engineering projects and disputes.
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Statute is king: Supreme Court of WA finds that the strict timeframes provided under WA’s new security for payment legislation prevail over contractual deeming provisions
Australia - September 17 2025 This decision provides practical guidance on when a ‘payment claim’ is taken to have been made (and the date from which the maximum period for…
Reforming construction retentions: Government consultation targets payment terms
United Kingdom - August 13 2025 In our previous blog, we covered the new regulations requiring large companies operating in the construction industry to report on retention sums…
From procurement to construction: Key risks and challenges in SMR deployment in the UK
United Kingdom - July 7 2025 In June 2025, the UK Government announced its "10 Year Strategy" which outlined its plans for infrastructure investment in which nuclear is expected…
Small reactors, big disputes? Managing construction disputes on SMR projects in Southeast Asia
USA - June 10 2025 With Southeast Asia's energy consumption expected to reach 1589 Mtoe by 2045, the region is increasingly exploring nuclear power projects to meet…
The final verdict on URS v BDW - Supreme Court supports recovery of remediation costs in residential projects
United Kingdom - May 23 2025 The Supreme Court has given its eagerly awaited judgment in URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd [2025] UKSC 21, in what is likely to be the…
Gulf projects face new challenges amid global trade instability
Middle East, USA - May 1 2025 The construction industry in the Middle East is gearing up for substantial cost increases due to global trade instability resulting from recent…
Formulating claims for interim measures in construction disputes - guidance from the Singapore court
Singapore - April 28 2025 We recently published a post on the Singapore High Court's decision in DLS v DLT [2025] SGHC 61. The judgment includes helpful commentary on the…
The Veil, Behind and Beyond
United Kingdom - March 31 2025 Energy and infrastructure projects are costly and risky investments, albeit with potential for high rewards. As a result, private (and public)…
Nailing down defects: Recovery of the cost of cure even if no repairs will be done
Australia - March 10 2025 Defects are a common issue in construction projects. This is increasingly so in the energy sector where rapid technological advancements have made…
Documents-only arbitrations: Lessons from Singapore
Singapore - March 6 2025 Depending on the circumstances, construction disputes can be decided based on documents alone without oral hearings. Whilst they can enable a quicker…
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