Adjudication is the go to method of resolving construction disputes between the parties to a construction contract. The whole process is fast paced and it is quite possible that it can be completed in under two months and a decision made and relayed to the parties.

 

With regard to the process, the claimant is the Referring party and the defendant is the Responding party. The Adjudicator is a third party appointed by a nominating body (such as the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) and he/she will generally be an expert in the field of the dispute. Adjudication is a documents only process and each party will put their case forward (usually via e-mail) in turn as directed by the adjudicator.

 

Whilst in theory the parties can represent themselves at adjudication the process is quite complicated and we would always recommend that you seek expert help and support from someone such as us.