Adjudication Review, Spring 2018

Our latest adjudication review considers recent cases dealing with the adjudication timetable and extensions of time, the problems that arise when adjudicating parties are relying on an oral contract and declaratory relief applications.

THE IMPORTANCE OF COMPLYING WITH THE ADJUDICATION TIMETABLE

The Technology and Construction Court (TCC) has reminded parties – and adjudicators of the importance of engaging when asked for an extension of time and of complying with the adjudication timetable.

In Baldwin and another v. Pickstock Ltd [2017] EWHC 2456 (TCC), the claimant, Mr Baldwin (the adjudicator), had been appointed as adjudicator in an adjudication in which the defendant, Pickstock Ltd (Pickstock), had been the referring party. The adjudication was subject to the Scheme for Construction Contracts (England and Wales) Regulations 1998 (SI 1998/649) (the Scheme).