Hong Kong

A paper given to the Society of Construction Law Hong Kong in Hong Kong on 12 October 2005

In May 2005, FIDIC published a variant of its 1999 Red Book, intended for use on projects funded by Multilateral Development Banks and incorporating many of the specific provisions typically required by the MDBs for such projects.

The author reviews the key provisions of the MDB form, highlighting particular changes from the FIDIC Red Book (1999) and drawing comparisons with the corresponding provisions in the Hong Kong Government form (1999).

A paper given to the Society of Construction Law Hong Kong on 15 November 2005

The author addresses the issue of how to establish a reasonable time for completion of works where time has been set 'at large'. The paper considers the various circumstances in which time may be set 'at large', and how to identify the date by which the works are then to be completed, concluding with a worked example.