Naz Rahim, Director and Quantum Expert, will be participating in Session 1: From Progress Claim to Final Account: Unpacking CIPAA 2012 and the Reform Pathways in Adjudication. The panel will spotlight the role of the AIAC as the adjudication authority and delve into the scope and practical application of CIPAA 2012. It will examine the advantages, challenges, and emerging trends within the adjudication process, while also identifying potential areas for reform aimed at improving its efficiency, consistency, and accessibility.

Enacted in 2012, the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act (CIPAA) was designed to address cash-flow disputes in the construction sector by offering a swift, cost-efficient, and accessible resolution mechanism. Over the past decade, Malaysia’s adjudication framework has undergone significant transformation, shaped by evolving industry practices and judicial interpretations.