2023 ICDR Y&I International Construction Arbitration: Core Concepts for Arbitration Practitioners –Webinar 1: Defect Claims in Construction Projects

HKA is proud to announce our sponsorship of the 2023 ICDR Y&I International Construction Arbitration: Core Concepts for Arbitration Practitioners series of webinars. This informative series features construction experts from around the world discussing the core concepts young arbitration professionals should understand when overseeing complex construction disputes.

HKA Partner John Baxter and fellow panelists Roberta Downey of Vinson & Elkins RLLP, Peter Land of Atkin Chambers, and Tiago Beckert Isfer of Guandalini, Isfer & Oliveira Franco kick off the series with “Defect Claims in Construction Projects” on September 12 at 11:00 AM MT. These expert panelists share their diverse perspectives and practical tips for effectively arguing defect claims in international construction disputes. Ciara Ros of Vinson & Elkins RLLP is moderating the discussion.

Defects are part of a “triangle” of construction claims that young arbitration practitioners may encounter when working on complex, high-stakes construction and infrastructure projects. Because international construction disputes often have a “defects” element, young arbitrators must consider issues such as standard of care, contractual provisions for remediation of defects, and the role of experts in assisting with defect claims.

The 2023 ICDR Y&I International Construction Arbitration series is a critical resource for young arbitration practitioners seeking to understand the ins and outs of construction disputes.

John Baxter, Partner

John has opined on matters involving the calculation of delay, productivity, and the associated damages. He has testified in arbitrations as a damages and scheduling expert on mandates pertaining to the construction of LRT infrastructure projects, school construction projects, community center construction projects, government storage facility renovation projects, mixed-use and residential high-rise projects, and pipeline projects.

Throughout his career, John has worked on various projects involving the construction of transportation infrastructure such as bridges, highways, airports, and rail terminals. He has also worked on oil and gas pipelines, processing facilities, government data centers, and healthcare facilities throughout Canada. His project management experience includes design development, project costing and analysis, estimating, scheduling, risk and change management, and project delivery. John managed the cost control for the construction of a natural gas processing facility valued at over $1 billion. He has also prepared and managed an integrated schedule for the construction of a $2 billion international airport terminal program.

John’s expertise includes management of structural works (e.g., deep foundations) and all matters of concrete (e.g., footings, walls, substructures, superstructures), as well as temporary structural design and construction. He has created detailed models to analyze large and varied data sets for expert testimony assignments involving a myriad of construction matters.

John is a registered engineer in Alberta and Ontario, Canada, and holds a degree in structural and geotechnical civil engineering. He has been recognized by Who’s Who Legal as a Construction Expert Future Leader.