Construction Adjudications – The Do's And Don'ts

Adjudication is an alternative method for resolving disputes, without resorting to lengthy and expensive court proceedings.

Originally the intention of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 ('Construction Act') was to create an informal procedure. Today however, Adjudications have developed into a more complex process, in which parties argue technical points and often serve detailed submissions, witness statements and expert evidence.

When in the middle of a dispute, it is easy to sometimes forget that adjudicators and your opponents are human, and this human element can be important. If you are engaged in an adjudication, it is worth remembering a few golden rules.