The current law on Construction Contracts has revolutionised the settlement of disputes within the construction industry. It gives a statutory right for either party to a construction contract to refer a dispute to adjudication at any time. It is a faster and cheaper process than either arbitration or litigation and lends itself particularly to the speedy resolution of interim payment disputes in construction projects.
The Construction Act also extends the right to refer a dispute to adjudication by including even those contracts which are partly in writing or verbal contracts.
Adjudication can deal with all manner of disputes, including delays, disruption, additional cost claims, variations and valuations of work etc.
The process commences when the referring party issues the referral notice. I can:
- Prepare and issue the referral notice
- Prepare and present the case for submission
- Represent the client at any adjudication hearing
- Prepare the appropriate response and defence to any referral notices received from other parties