Construction Adjudication Support
Considering a referral? Notice of Adjudication received? Response timetable running?
Recover what is properly due or defend against claims the contract and records do not support.
Initial discussion is free of charge.
Establish the dispute, remedy sought, procedure governing the adjudication, supporting evidence and principal jurisdictional risks before committing further cost.
Know what you are referring, what supports the position and what needs strengthening before the Referral is served.
We define precisely what is being referred and the remedy sought from the adjudicator.
We test the contractual position and identify any jurisdictional issues affecting the adjudicator’s authority to decide the dispute.
We establish what the records support and what further evidence or substantiation is required before service.
You receive a clear commercial view on whether adjudication is the right next step.
Identify the dispute, immediate timetable, potential jurisdictional issues and records needed to prepare the strongest supported Response.
Once the Referral is served, we test it against the contract, records and quantum before developing the Response and supporting evidence.
We analyse the Notice, Referral and supporting material so the Response addresses the dispute actually referred.
We test the allegations and quantum against the contract, project records and evidence served.
We assemble the project and quantum material behind each point of the Response.
You keep control of the dates and the commercial options as the adjudication runs.
Maintain control of submissions, evidence, deadlines and adjudicator communications as the adjudication progresses.
We draft and review each submission so the case stays consistent throughout.
We organise the supporting material and address the opposing case directly.
We manage the procedural timetable and correspondence with the adjudicator.
You retain a clear commercial view of the position at every stage, including after the adjudicator’s decision.
Once a Notice of Adjudication is served, the procedural timetable moves quickly. Each stage needs advance preparation.
Notice of Adjudication
The Notice identifies the dispute and remedy sought. Identify potential jurisdictional issues before the Referral.
Seven-Day Timetable
Section 108 requires a compliant procedure to provide a timetable aimed at securing appointment and referral within seven days of the Notice.
Ordinarily Within 28 Days
The adjudicator is ordinarily required to reach a decision within 28 days after referral, subject to permitted extensions.
Response and further-submission dates depend on the procedure governing the adjudication and the adjudicator's directions.
Examples of Referring Party and Responding Party representation in final account, valuation, delay and disruption adjudications.
Approximately £184,000 plus VAT and interest awarded in final account adjudication.
Approximately £188,000 awarded in interim valuation adjudication.
Approximately 65% of the £2 million delay and disruption claim was dismissed.
ICRS Consult brings more than 30 years of construction experience across commercial management, contracts, claims, disputes, adjudication and expert appointments.
Support covers payment, valuation, delay and contractual disputes where adjudication is available under the contract or statutory regime.
Payment, Valuation, Delay and Contractual Issues
Where disputed quantum, delay or disruption requires independent expert opinion, ICRS can provide the relevant expert discipline.
Quantum Expert
Independent Quantum Opinion for Adjudication
Delay and Disruption Expert
Independent Delay and Programme Opinion for Adjudication
ICRS provides commercial, contractual, quantum and party representative support in construction adjudication.
Where specialist legal advice or enforcement proceedings are required, legal services are provided under a separate solicitor engagement.
Legal Services Provided Separately
Solicitor support may include:
Very experienced in claims preparation and defence and has provided valuable advice on complex contractual matters. I would recommend the professional and strategic approach to the resolution of construction claims and disputes.
His technical understanding, level of investigation, and analysis together with the ability to come up with the substance of the case undoubtedly make him the best choice of consultant in the field.
Highly experienced in the preparation of construction claims. He produced a very clear and comprehensive EOT claim for us.
A highly experienced claims practitioner who has an in-depth understanding of complex construction claims.
I reviewed an EOT claim prepared by Matt and his team. It was to a high standard which made it easy to follow and evaluate.
Short answers to the questions raised most often before a referral or response is prepared. If your position is not covered here, the initial discussion will deal with it directly.
Every adjudication turns on its own contract, records and timetable, so treat these answers as orientation rather than advice on your dispute.
Considering a referral, received a Notice or already underway? Discuss the position, evidence, timetable and immediate priorities before the next step.
Initial discussion is free of charge.
Give us the initial details and tell us your preferred contact method. We aim to respond within 24 hours.
