Publications
Selected academic publications by the Founding Director, Dr Samer Skaik, covering statutory adjudication, construction law, and dispute resolution.
2026
International Contractual and Statutory Adjudication
Informa Law from Routledge, 2026 (second edition). Co-authored with Burr, A; and Chuekitkumchorn, N.
Book“Statutory Adjudication in New South Wales-Australia”
In: Burr, A; Skaik; S; Chuekitkumchorn, N; International Contractual and Statutory Adjudication, Informa Law from Routledge, 2026 (second edition).
Book Chapter“Statutory Adjudication in Victoria-Australia”
In: Burr, A; Skaik; S; Chuekitkumchorn, N; International Contractual and Statutory Adjudication, Informa Law from Routledge, 2026 (second edition).
Book Chapter“Statutory Adjudication in Queensland, Australia”
In: Burr, A; Skaik; S; Chuekitkumchorn, N; International Contractual and Statutory Adjudication, Informa Law from Routledge, 2026 (second edition).
Book Chapter“Statutory Adjudication in Western Australia”
In: Burr, A; Skaik; S; Chuekitkumchorn, N; International Contractual and Statutory Adjudication, Informa Law from Routledge, 2026 (second edition).
Book Chapter“Statutory Adjudication in the Northern Territory, Australia”
In: Burr, A; Skaik; S; Chuekitkumchorn, N; International Contractual and Statutory Adjudication, Informa Law from Routledge, 2026 (second edition).
Book Chapter“Statutory Adjudication in Tasmania, South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory, Australia”
In: Burr, A; Skaik; S; Chuekitkumchorn, N; International Contractual and Statutory Adjudication, Informa Law from Routledge, 2026 (second edition).
Book Chapter2024
“Unravelling Complexity: Towards a More Accessible Adjudication Process for Low-Value Claims”
Construction Law Journal, 40(7), 421–435, 2024. Co-authored with Ali Alkhatatneh.
Journal2023
“Unravelling Complexity: Towards a More Accessible Adjudication Process for Low-Value Claims”
Brooking Prize Proceedings (Commended – General Division), Society of Construction Law Australia, 2023. Co-authored with Ali Alkhatatneh. Published at Const. L.J. 2024, 40(7), 421–435.
Award2022
“Mandating the Continuing Professional Development in Statutory Adjudication: Adjudicators’ Perspectives”
Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 14(4), 2022.
Journal2021
“Investigating the Causes of Subcontractors’ Underutilisation of the Security of Payment Legislation in Australia”
AUBEA 2021, Deakin University, Australia, 2021.
Conference“Addressing the Elephant in the Room: The Inadequate Adjudicator Regulations in New South Wales”
Construction Law Journal, 37(7), 378–391, 2021.
Journal“Addressing the Elephant in the Room: The Inadequate Adjudicator Regulations in New South Wales”
Brooking Prize Proceedings (Commended – General Division), Society of Construction Law Australia, 2021. Published at (2021) 37 Const. L.J., Issue 7.
Award2020
“Security of Payment Reforms in Western Australia: A Critique of the Introduced Adjudication Review Mechanism”
Construction Law Journal, 36(8), 592–616, 2020.
Journal2019
“Suitability of the New Extension of Time Procedures under FIDIC 2017 Red Book”
Construction Law Journal, 35(6), 366–383, 2019.
Journal2018
“Towards Statutory Adjudication in South Africa: Learning from the UK and Australia”
Construction Law Journal, 33(4), 2018.
Journal“Adjudication in South Africa: Heading in the Wrong Direction?”
Brooking Prize Proceedings (Commended – General Division), Society of Construction Law Australia, 2018. Co-authored with Michelle Kerr. Published at Const. L.J. 2018, 34(6), 483–494.
Award2017
“Reviving the Victorian Adjudication Review Mechanism Process”
Brooking Prize Proceedings (Commended – Student Division), Society of Construction Law Australia, 2017. An expanded version published at (2017) 33 Const. L.J. 291.
Award“Operational Problems and Solutions of Statutory Complex Adjudication: Stakeholders’ Perspectives”
International Journal of Law in the Built Environment, 9(2), 162–175, 2017.
Journal“An Empirical Study: How to Introduce Effective Review Mechanisms into Statutory Adjudication?”
Construction Law Journal, 33(4), 301–320, 2017.
Journal“Effectiveness of Existing Adjudication Review Mechanisms: Views of Industry Experts”
Construction Law Journal, 33(3), 233–246, 2017.
Journal“The Tip of the Iceberg: Jurisdiction of Statutory Adjudicators”
Construction Law Journal, 33(2), 102–120, 2017.
Journal“Introducing Review Mechanisms into Statutory Construction Adjudication”
Doctoral Thesis, Deakin University, 2017.
Thesis2016
“Australian Security of Payment Legislation: Impact of Inconsistent Case Law”
40th AUBEA Conference, Cairns, 2016.
Conference“Towards Diminishing Judicial Intervention in Australia: A Pragmatic Proposal”
Construction Law Journal, 32(6), 659–675, 2016.
Journal“The Big Picture: Causes of Compromised Outcome of Complex Statutory Adjudication in Australia”
International Construction Law Review, 33(2), 123–147, 2016.
Journal“Taking Statutory Adjudication to the Next Level: A Proposal for Legislative Review Mechanism of Erroneous Determinations”
International Construction Law Review, 33(3), 287–311, 2016.
Journal“Taking Statutory Adjudication to the Next Level: Legislative Review Mechanisms of Erroneous Determinations”
Brooking Prize Proceedings (Highly Commended – Student Division), Society of Construction Law Australia, 2016. Published at International Construction Law Review (2016) Vol. 33, Part 3, p. 287.
Award2015
“A Proposed Roadmap to Optimise the Adjudication of Complex Payment Disputes in Australia”
ARCOM 2015, Reading, England, 2015.
Conference“Investigating the Factors Influencing Adjudication of Complex Payment Disputes in Australia”
ARCOM 2015, Reading, England, 2015.
Conference“How Should Adjudicators Deal with Expert Reports in Australia?”
RICS COBRA 2015, Sydney, 2015.
Conference2014
“Nominated Subcontractors under FIDIC and UAE Civil Law”
AACEI Seminar, Dubai, 2014.
Conference“Pitfalls and Tips of Dealing with Specialist Subcontractors”
FIDIC Middle East Contract Users, Abu Dhabi, 2014.
Conference2013
“Improving the Practice of Subcontract Nomination”
FIDIC Middle East Contract Users, Dubai, 2013.
Conference“Effective Claims Management & Dispute Resolution”
AACEI Seminar, Dubai, 2013.
Conference2012
“Effective Claims Management”
Contract Management, Negotiation and Dispute Resolution Conference, Dubai, Sept 2012.
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Total: 36 publications (2012–2026) | Dr Samer Skaik, Founding Director
