What is adjudication?
• Adjudication is a statutory procedure by which any party to a construction contract has a right to have a dispute decided by an adjudicator • It is intended to be quicker and more cost effective than litigation or arbitration • It is normally used to ensure payment (although most types of dispute can be adjudicated) • The Adjudicator must generally decide the dispute in less than 42 days • The decision is binding and is usually upheld by the Courts.