(26 November 2025, Hong Kong) The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) was earlier appointed by the Development Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as a nominating body under the Security of Payment Ordinance (Cap. 652) (the “Ordinance”). The HKIE is responsible for nominating qualified and independent adjudicators to handle payment disputes arising under the Ordinance.
The Ordinance aims to address the long-standing payment issues in the construction industry by prohibiting unfair payment terms such as “pay when paid” clauses in contracts. It also establishes an adjudication mechanism to provide a speedy, cost-effective, and binding interim process for resolving payment disputes. The Ordinance was fully implemented at the end of August this year. Under its provisions, a claimant may apply for adjudication through a nominating body, which will appoint an independent third-party adjudicator to determine the payment dispute.
Ir Alice Chow, President of the HKIE, stated, “The HKIE is honoured to be recognised as a nominating body under the Ordinance. This recognition reflects the Institution’s long-standing commitment to professionalism and its role in strengthening dispute resolution mechanisms within Hong Kong’s construction industry. The Institution’s Construction Dispute Resolution Committee, supported by a dedicated Panel of Adjudicators and Senior Adjudicators, will oversee the nomination arrangements to promote fair and effective payment practices, ensuring contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers are compensated for work performed or services rendered.”
The HKIE has developed the Adjudication Rules and a recommended model clause, aiming to facilitate a clear, efficient and user-friendly adjudication process.
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