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 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.

The Conceptual Distinction Between Joint Works And Derivative Works In Architectural Design

This article outlines the copyright law concepts of works created by multiple authors and derivative works, with particular emphasis on distinguishing between joint works and adapted works. Our analysis is primarily based on Hungary’s Act LXXVI of 1999 on Copyright and its official commentary, the expert opinions of the Copyright Dispute Resolution Board, as well as relevant judicial practice.

The paper of András Fenyőházi and Bence Rajkai appeared in the on-line journal of the of the Court of Arbitration attached to the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Bulletin 2025/3.)

The paper analyses the key questions of rights and obligations associated with the physical characteristics of worksites in construction contracts. The English version of the manuscript of the publication of our editors can be downloaded from the link.