CONSTRUCTION PAPERS

Construction law blog of CERHA HEMPEL

This is the blog of the Construction Team dealing with construction matters and disputes in Cerha Hempel Dezső and Partners. Our colleagues regularly publish on civil and construction law issues of great interest, which are recurring significant problems for businesses in the construction industry. The materials published here do not constitute legal advices, we can only give them in individual cases. However, our easily understandable analyses can still help you manage risks effectively: avoid avoidable litigation, and prepare for unavoidable lawsuits.

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The Role of, and Potential for, Adjudication – with Special Emphasis on FIDIC Dispute Resolution Mechanisms

On 13 May 2026, Bence Rajkai delivered a presentation at the conference entitled “Arbitration in a Changing World – The Hungarian Arbitration Act in Light of the 40th Anniversary of the UNCITRAL Model Law”, held at the Faculty of Law of the Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary. A transcript of the presentation is published in Bulletin 2026/2.

Alterations and Author’s Supervision Defining the Scope of the Original Architect’s Authority

This article examines the meaning of “author’s supervision” as invoked in practice during alterations, and the extent to which the original architect may influence subsequent modifications.

The treatment of additional work in Hungarian judicial practice

The distinction between extra work and additional work is one of the most enduring dilemmas in construction disputes. The significance of this issue lies in the fact that in addition to the fixed fee, a contractor can generally claim compensation for extra work but not for additional work. This article attempts to provide answers to the most frequently asked questions about additional work in the light of the relevant judicial practice.