Conflict has the potential to derail construction projects in an instant, so in response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, HKA and Middle East Consultant have partnered to host a live podcast on the delays and disruption claims that can arise from conflict.
The session will take place today on 18 March from 2pm to 2.45pm. The session is free to attend, however registration is mandatory to secure access. Click here to register.
The live session will be moderated by Haroon Niazi, Partner, Construction, Claims and Expert Services Lead, EMEA at HKA, he will be joined by Dr. Franco Mastrandrea, Partner at HKA and Derek Nelson, Partner at HKA.
The session will share an overview of escalating regional developments, how disruptions such as the Strait of Hormuz closure, missile/drone activity are affecting building and infrastructure projects today, the operational and commercial implications for employers and contractors, and much more.
“Developments across the Middle East are now starting to affect major construction and energy projects in real time, and we’re seeing disruption to shipping routes due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, missile and drone activity affecting critical infrastructure, and in some cases, project teams having to suspend works or demobilise due to site safety concerns,” said Haroon Niazi, Partner, Construction, Claims and Expert Services Lead, EMEA at HKA.
“In our live podcast session, I’ll be joined by HKA experts Dr. Franco Mastrandrea and Derek Nelson as we look to explore what this means for projects in the region, from disruption and delay today, to the importance of capturing the right records now to support potential claims later. We’ll also look at the issues both from an employer and contractor’s perspective, and there’ll be a great opportunity for some live question and answers.”
The 2026 edition of the Value Engineering Summit, which is scheduled to take place on 15 April, will also focus on this topic, in addition to the implications of Dubai’s new law on building quality and safety and the implications for developers and construction companies, choosing the right partners for optimal project delivery, technology and industrialised construction and the impact it can have on quality and fast-tracked projects and more. This event will take place at the H Hotel in Dubai, registration is complementary for industry professionals. Click here to check out the agenda.
