The Fine Print That Costs Millions: Risk Allocation in Construction Contracts 

Before a single pile is driven or a foundation poured, the most consequential decisions on any construction project have already been made. They were made in a boardroom, across a negotiating table, or, perhaps most dangerously, in the absence of one. The contract was signed. The risk was allocated. And somewhere in the careful, considered language of that document, the seeds…

Fast Doesn’t Always Mean Fair: Rethinking Construction Adjudication in South Africa 

Construction adjudication in South Africa has become one of the most commonly invoked dispute resolution mechanisms in the industry. Positioned as a fast, cost-effective alternative to construction arbitration or litigation, it promises swift decisions that keep projects moving and cash flowing. In theory, it is the perfect remedy for an industry notorious for complex disputes, long project…