by Bennett Coleman

Megaprojects – Mega Disaster or Disaster Preventer

By Frank G. Adams, PE, President and Principal Consultant, Interface Consulting International Megaprojects were historically considered construction projects that cost more than $1 billion. However, recent megaprojects, particularly large-scale public works and infrastructure projects, often exceed $10 billion. Megaproject owners, and associated engineers, and contractors are using...

by Bennett Coleman

Expert Hot Tubbing – Litigators, It’s Coming Your Way

Expert hot tubbing, also known as expert conferencing, has become standard practice in international arbitration hearings for construction experts. Expert hot tubbing is a process typically mandated by a tribunal, domestically referred to as an arbitration panel. The parties’ experts simultaneously answer questions put forth by the arbitrators with neither assistance nor...

by Bennett Coleman

International Arbitration – Lessons Learned from an Expert’s Point of View

International arbitration is experiencing significant growth in recent years due to many mega engineering and construction projects being developed around the world. Such projects bring together participants from different corners of the world, including host country owners, large international engineering and construction contractors, and international banks. When disputes arise, the parties...