HKA is pleased to announce the publication of a new article by HKA Principal, Huseyin Karanci, featuring in the February ’26 edition of Building Design & Construction. The piece, titled “CRUX 2025: Are Construction Disputes Finally Turning a Corner?”, highlights key findings from HKA’s 8th Annual CRUX Insight Report, From Insight to Foresight.

Drawing on data from more than 2,200 distressed projects worldwide, the report reveals genuine signs of improvement in parts of the global construction ecosystem. Although challenges remain, especially for megaprojects, CRUX 2025 points to a sector beginning to manage disputes more effectively, with notable reductions in extensions of time and design related issues across multiple regions.

The article examines:

• Shifting patterns in dispute causation
• Improvements in contract management and design performance
• Rising pressure around cashflow and payment
• The widening gap between megaprojects and smaller projects
• Regional differences and persistent risk hot spots
• The lasting impact of COVID‑19 on global project outcomes

Huseyin Karanci also contributed to this year’s CRUX Insight Report through a detailed interview, adding his frontline perspective to the global analysis. In the article he sets out why this year’s findings may mark a meaningful turning point, and why the industry must build on this progress rather than lose momentum.

The full article is available here, and you can explore the complete CRUX dataset and insights at www.hka.com/crux.

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