Five Common Questions About Construction Adjudication

Adjudication is a type of alternative dispute resolution used specifically within the construction industry. Its primary purpose is to improve cash flow, meaning it is commonly used to resolve financial disputes such as interim payment applications, claims for delay and disruption, extension of time claims, and the assessment of final accounts. In this video, Construction Partner Phil Caton answers 5 common questions about construction adjudication including: 00:00 Introduction 00:16 What is construction adjudication? 00:32 Can adjudication be used for any construction dispute? 00:53 Is adjudication quicker than litigation? 01:10 How binding is an adjudicator’s decision and what happens after it’s issued? 01:35 What are the benefits of adjudication?