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# Adjudication

A fast way to have a construction dispute decided by an independent adjudicator, usually within 28 days of the referral.

by [Jack Butler-Kettle](<https://www.quantsurv.com/about#jack-butler-kettle>) · About 1 min readShare

## Further detail

Read this alongside [section 108 of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996](<https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/53/section/108>) and [Part I of the Scheme for Construction Contracts (England and Wales) Regulations 1998](<https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/649/schedule/part/I>).

Adjudication is a dispute-resolution process, not an automatic debt-collection service. The dispute, jurisdiction, notices and evidence need to be identified before a referral. For contracts covered by the Construction Act, the statutory framework provides a right to adjudicate; permitted extensions can change the usual decision period.

A [Claim viability review](<https://www.quantsurv.com/express-services/claim-viability-review>) can help assess the evidence and proportionate next steps. Formal proceedings and specialist representation need a separately agreed scope.

## Sources

1.  [Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, s 108 (Right to refer disputes to adjudication)](<https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/53/section/108>). legislation.gov.uk.
2.  [Scheme for Construction Contracts (England and Wales) Regulations 1998, SI 1998/649, Schedule, Part I (Adjudication)](<https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/649/schedule/part/I>). legislation.gov.uk.

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