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ARTICLE · 25 NOVEMBER 2020

A Practical Guide To Adjudication Under The Construction Contracts Act 2013

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Adjudication under the Construction Contracts Act 2013 (Act) is a very accessible and efficient method of resolving payment disputes on construction projects

IrelandReal Estate and Construction
Killian Dorney
Killian Dorney
Cian O’Gorman
Cian O’Gorman

Adjudication under the Construction Contracts Act 2013 (Act) is a very accessible and efficient method of resolving payment disputes on construction projects. It is available "at any time" and a binding decision is usually provided within 28 days from the date the Referring Party (the claimant) delivers its initial claim submission.

The result is that Adjudication is an attractive method by which to unlock funds quickly and cheaply, when compared to other formal dispute resolution methods.

In this publication we provide a practical step-by-step guide to the process of statutory Adjudication in Ireland

Adjudication Procedure & Timetable

The entire Adjudication procedure, from commencement of the dispute to receiving the Adjudicator's decision, takes between 6 and 8 weeks and involves the following:

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