From the Editor Welcome to the 38th issue of BuildLaw® in which we draw on the experience and expertise of leading experts in the field to bring you commentary, articles and reviews on topical matters relating to construction law. In this issue we look at a dispute over a home renovation contract that travelled all the way to the South Australian Supreme Court, highlighting the risks of not dealing with disputes promptly. We examine the ‘Emerald Book’ released earlier this year by FIDIC and we look at the benefits that can come from the use of dispute adjudication boards (DABs) - provision for which was introduced and developed in FIDIC’s 1999 Rainbow Suite. We look at the High Court decision of Arrow International (NZ) Limited (in liq) & Ors v NZ Project 29 Limited & AAI Limited (formerly Vero) [2019] NZHC 1326 which proved a timely reminder of the importance of construction contracts having clear provisions regarding bonds. Elsewhere we discuss adjudication proceedings by companies in liquidation and the implications of joint venture contracting under target cost arrangements. In Case In Brief we look at Mann v Paterson Constructions Ltd [2019] HCA32 in which the Australian High Court clarified the ongoing controversy as to the remedial options available to a contractor that has terminated a contract following a repudiation by the principal. I wish to take this opportunity to thank all our contributors. We are most grateful for the support we receive from dispute resolution professional, law firms, and publishers, locally and overseas, that allows us to share with you papers and articles of a world class standard, and to bring you a broad perspective on the law and evolving trends in the delivery and practice of domestic and international dispute resolution and construction law. Contributions of articles, papers and commentary for future issues of Buildlaw® are always welcome. I do hope you find this issue interesting and useful. Please feel free to distribute BuildLaw® to your friends and colleagues – they are most welcome to contact us if they wish to receive our publications directly. Wishing you all a safe and enjoyable holiday season and a successful and prosperous New Year from all of us at BDT. Warmest regards, John Green Editor and Director Building Disputes Tribunal