The means to an end
Article Abstract:
The introduction of the UK Arbitration Act 1996 is likely to lead to many more cases being resolved through the adjudication process or in the negotiation period before adjudication takes place. It does allow the continuation of a contract whilst any differences are being resolved. Although it the act could be abused by clients making a sudden claim against contractors just as the period for adjudication ends. The contractors would only have a very limited time to prepare. The quality of the adjudication process is very reliant on the standard of the adjudicators.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1999
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Adjudication: the facts
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A survey of 70 UK construction industry adjudication cases found the disputed or with held amount came to 7.1 million pounds sterling, with the range of disputed money varying from as much as 794,000 pounds sterling to as little as 5,000 pounds sterling. The main bone of contention in disputed adjudication cases appears to be the withholding of notice, with 36% of cases being brought to court for this reason.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1999
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