Dispute resolution | 03 November 2026
Compensation events are one of the most important mechanisms in an NEC contract. They can affect the Prices, the Completion Date, Key Dates or a combination of these, depending on the event and the form of NEC contract used. Handled properly, compensation events allow time and cost consequences to be assessed while the project is still live. Handled badly, they...
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Dispute resolution | 27 October 2026
Construction dispute resolution has already changed significantly. The industry has moved from a landscape dominated by litigation and arbitration towards one where negotiation, mediation, adjudication, dispute boards and digital processes all have a role to play. But the next stage of that evolution may be even more significant. Technology is changing how construction projects are designed, managed and documented. Project...
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Dispute resolution | 27 October 2026
The construction industry has come a long way from a time when litigation and arbitration were the primary routes for resolving disputes. Today, contractors, employers, consultants and other construction professionals have access to a much broader range of dispute resolution mechanisms. Negotiation, mediation, adjudication, arbitration, litigation, dispute boards and increasingly online processes can all play a role. But the biggest...
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Dispute resolution | 27 October 2026
Construction disputes are nothing new. Complex contracts, tight programmes, multiple parties, payment pressures, design changes and site delays have caused disagreements across the construction industry for decades. What has changed is how those disputes are resolved. For much of the last century, parties were largely reliant on litigation and arbitration to resolve construction disputes. These processes remain important today, but...
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Dispute resolution | 23 October 2026
Construction disputes are far from unusual. In fact, around a third of construction professionals surveyed by NBS reported being involved in a contract dispute in the previous 12 months. Another thing to note about construction disputes is that they don’t appear from nowhere. A disagreement might begin with something relatively small, such as a payment that has not been made...
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Dispute resolution | 21 September 2026
When a construction dispute arises, one of the first questions businesses ask is: how much is this going to cost? Unfortunately, there is no single answer. The cost of resolving a construction dispute depends on several factors, including the nature of the dispute, the resolution method chosen, the value involved, the evidence and how the parties approach the process. A...
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Dispute resolution | 24 August 2026
Construction disputes are often full of technical and legal terminology that many people do not encounter until they are already dealing with a disagreement. Whether you are a contractor, employer, developer or project manager, understanding common construction dispute terminology can help you communicate more effectively, better understand your position, make informed decisions and avoid misunderstandings that could cause a dispute...
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Dispute resolution | 04 August 2026
Construction disputes are relatively common in the industry. Whether you're a developer, contractor, subcontractor or employer, disagreements can arise at almost any stage of a project. In many cases, disputes begin as relatively minor issues, such as a disagreement over payment, concerns about the quality of completed work or unexpected delays. Sometimes these issues can be resolved through open communication...
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Dispute resolution | 06 July 2026
Construction adjudication moves fast. Very fast. If a dispute has arisen on a live project, you may have only days to gather records, frame your case, appoint an adjudicator and present a clear argument. That speed is exactly why adjudication works so well in the construction industry. It gives parties a quick route to a binding decision on an interim...
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Dispute resolution | 30 June 2026
Sustainability now plays a significant role in modern construction projects. It influences design decisions, procurement strategies, funding requirements, planning approvals and long-term building performance. While sustainability creates opportunities to improve environmental outcomes and operational efficiency, it can also introduce new contractual and technical risks. When sustainability objectives are unclear, poorly documented or unsupported by contractual obligations, they can quickly lead...
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Dispute resolution | 30 June 2026
Construction disputes often turn on one issue: can the court or tribunal trust the technical opinion before it? The right expert witness can bring clarity, credibility and structure to a case. The wrong one can weaken your position, inflate costs and create avoidable risks. This guide explains how to choose the right expert witness for your construction dispute. It is...
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Dispute resolution | 08 June 2026
The construction industry is undergoing a profound transformation. As developers seek faster, more efficient ways to build, modern methods of construction are rapidly gaining traction. One of these is modular construction, an approach that shifts much of the building process away from the traditional building site and into a controlled factory environment. While this shift promises numerous benefits, it also...
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