WHAT IS ADJUDICATION:
A party who enters into a 'construction contract' has a statutory right to refer a dispute under that contract to adjudication.
The Adjudicator who is nominated or appointed will reach a decision on the dispute that is referred, which has temporary binding effect on both parties, and if necessary the decision can be enforced through the courts.
APPOINTING AN ADJUDICATOR
Andrew Essam has been acting as a construction adjudicator since 2001. He has been nominated by CIC, CIArb, AICA and RICS to act as the Adjudicator in over 100 construction adjudications.
He has decided disputes in connection with interim payments or final accounts concerning the valuation of variations, loss and expense, extensions of time, liquidated damages and defective works. The disputes have arisen under various contracts including a range of standard JCT contracts, NEC contracts and bespoke contracts.
The adjudications have arisen between all parties within the industry; Sub-Contractor and Main Contractor, Sub-Sub-Contractor and Sub-Contractor, Main Contractor and Employer and also Consultant and Contractor with sums in dispute ranging in value from £10k to over £1M.
To check Andrew Essam's availability and terms and conditions of appointment call or e-mail now on:
T: 0845 453 0049.
E: info@constructioncontractsolutions.co.uk
TESTIMONIALS
"We thank you for presiding over this adjudication and for your time spent in providing a clear, thorough and helpful decision."
"Mr Essam has dealt with the matters economically and effectively and has shown a keen grasp of the issues and facts, reaching a fair decision ... . He has maintained a firm grip of the timetable though at the same time being sensible in allowing time to serve submissions. He is a safe pair of hands and does not have the maverick tendencies which some Adjudicators adopt."