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Building disputes can derail construction projects, damage business relationships, and result in significant financial losses. Whether you're dealing with defective work, payment disputes, or contract breaches, specialist building dispute solicitors provide the expertise needed for swift and effective resolution.
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Early legal intervention in building disputes can often resolve issues quickly and cost-effectively, protecting both your project and business relationships.
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Building disputes can be resolved through: construction adjudication (28-day decisions), mediation (1-3 days), expert determination for technical issues, or negotiated settlements. Construction adjudication is most common for payment disputes and contract disagreements, providing fast, binding decisions while maintaining business relationships where possible.
Common building disputes include: payment disputes and unpaid invoices, defective work and poor workmanship, project delays and extensions of time, contract variations and additional costs, retention money disputes, professional negligence claims, health and safety breaches, and final account disagreements. Early intervention can prevent escalation.
Building dispute costs vary by method: construction adjudication £5,000-£25,000, mediation £2,000-£10,000, court litigation £10,000-£100,000+. Adjudication is usually most cost-effective for construction disputes, with decisions in 28 days. Early settlement negotiations can significantly reduce costs compared to formal proceedings.
Cost recovery depends on dispute resolution method: adjudication decisions rarely include costs (each party bears own), court proceedings may award costs to successful party, mediation costs usually shared. Success in adjudication may help recover costs in subsequent court proceedings. Consider cost implications before commencing formal dispute resolution.
Essential evidence includes: construction contract and amendments, correspondence and instructions, payment applications and notices, photographs of defective work, expert reports and surveys, project programmes and records, invoices and payment records, and witness statements. Preserve evidence early as building work may be altered or covered up.
Resolution timescales vary: construction adjudication 28 days from referral, mediation 1-3 days, court litigation 12-24 months to trial. Most construction disputes are resolved through adjudication or settlement negotiations within 3-6 months. Complex multi-party disputes or technical issues may take longer to resolve.
Building disputes can be prevented through: clear, well-drafted contracts, regular communication between parties, proper project management and supervision, prompt resolution of issues as they arise, adequate insurance coverage, and realistic project timescales and budgets. Professional contract advice and project management significantly reduce dispute risks.
If served with adjudication notice: seek immediate legal advice, gather relevant documents and evidence, consider appointing experts if needed, prepare response within tight deadlines (usually 7 days), and consider settlement discussions if appropriate. Quick action is essential due to 28-day adjudication timetable.
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