New developments in this edition include: 

• Security of Payment Bill: Discusses the impact of the Hong Kong Construction Industry Security of Payment Bill, marking significant changes in the legal landscape.
• While litigation and arbitration remain common, statutory adjudication is becoming a key early dispute resolution process, crucial for project management. The 5th Edition assists readers to stay updated on law and practice related to construction contracts and construction projects
• Case Discussion: Includes updates on cases illustrating operative principles, NECs and statutory adjudication. Numerous important cases are covered, such as C v D, T v B (Arbitration), Maeda Kensetsu Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha v Bauer Hong Kong Ltd, and others, focusing on standard forms of contract, liquidated damages, interpretation of contract, certificates and concurrent delays, and more. Other cases on statutory duties affecting the construction industry, such as Secretary for Justice v China Road and Bridge Corp and Competition Commission v W Hing Construction Co Ltd, are also examined.
• Extended Chapters: Chapters on contract principles, statutory duties, procurement, certificates, money, termination, standard forms of contract, and dispute resolution have been significantly expanded.

Construction Law and Practice in Hong Kong, Fifth Edition

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