3. 3
“a statutory dispute resolution method where an
adjudicator is appointed and bound to reach a
decision on a dispute referred to him/her by the
parties in limited time, whose decision is binding
unless and until the dispute is resolved by a judge or
an arbitrator.”
Construction Adjudication
4. 4
UK
1996 NSW, Australia
1999
Victoria, Australia
2002
New Zealand
2002
Western Australia
2004
Queensland, Australia
2004
Northern
Australia
2004
Singapore
2004
South
Australia
2009
Tasmania, Australia
2009
Australian Capital Territory,
Australia
2009
Malaysia
2012
Ireland
2013
Hong Kong
(2017 ??)
Construction Act
5. 5
Construction Act
4. Other Features, Rules and Regulations
Suspension or reduction of rate of progress of work
Direct payment from principal
Concurrent remedies
Contingent Payment
Default payment terms
Regulations
Rules and procedures
1. Scope and Pre-initiation
Scope
Pre-initiation of proceedings
Rights to initiate proceedings
3. Jurisdiction and Powers
Jurisdiction
Adjudicator’s duties and obligations
Adjudicator’s powers
Adjudicator’s fees
2. Constitution and Conduct of Procedure
Appointment of adjudicator
Timetable
Effect of adjudication decision
Conditions to set aside
Costs award
The Legislation
9. 9
Jurisdiction and Power
• Jurisdiction
• Duties and obligations
• Adjudicator’s powers
• Set procedure, discovery of document
• Set deadlines
• Draw on own knowledge and expertise
• Appoint expert, convene Meetings/Hearings
• Etc…
• Adjudicator’s fees
10. 10
Other Features
• Suspension and reduction of progress rate
• Direct payment from principal
• Contingent payment
• Default payment terms