This document provides an overview of the adjudication process for resolving construction contract disputes in the UK. It discusses the background and legislation governing adjudication, the adjudication process itself, and the future of adjudication. The key points are: 1) Adjudication provides for an interim third-party decision on a dispute within a tight 28-day timeframe to avoid delays in construction projects. 2) The process starts with a Notice of Adjudication that defines the dispute's scope. Submissions include a Referral Notice outlining the claim and a Response within 7 days. 3) The adjudicator renders a temporarily binding decision within 28-42 days. The decision can be enforced via the courts while