A useful dispute resolution process for those in the construction industry

Adjudication is a fast-track dispute resolution process for the construction industry, administered under the Construction Contracts Act 2002 ("CCA"). Adjudication provides a faster alternative than the District Court or High Court for resolving disputes between parties to a construction contract.

Adjudicators (the decisionmakers) have substantial freedom in determining a dispute, including powers to engage their own expert advisors, request information from the parties, and inspect the construction site.

By way of example, the following disputes can be suitable for adjudication:

• A dispute over whether a payment is due under a contract
  • for example, whether a progress payment is due.