International Construction Arbitration 2026 Edition

Foreword

Construction projects sit at the crossroads of law, engineering, finance, and project management. Their scale, technical complexity, and commercial importance mean that disputes are often unavoidable and, when they arise, are frequently resolved through arbitration.

This handbook brings together a selection of brief, practical notes on construction arbitration drawn from our experience and published by Aceris Law in 2025. It reflects issues we regularly encounter in international construction disputes and the questions most often raised by clients and tribunals in practice.

The handbook is intended as a practical guide for contractors, employers, counsel, in-house legal teams, and arbitrators working in an international context. Each note focuses on a specific, recurring issue and offers concise, practice-oriented guidance informed by arbitral experience, comparative law, and recognised industry standards.