Adjudication

What is adjudication?

Are you a principal or a contractor seeking to resolve a building or construction dispute under a construction contract?

Adjudication under the Construction Contracts Act 2002 (the Act) is a common dispute resolution process that is faster and more cost-effective than other options in NZ for resolving construction disputes. The Act generally applies to all construction contracts that relate to carrying out construction work in New Zealand. Most straightforward adjudications take less than 6 weeks to get resolved.

This article explores the ins and outs of the adjudication process, including the timeframes to expect.

If you are interested in pursuing an adjudication, please do not hesitate to get in touch with a member of our team to guide you through the process.

Process and Timeframes for adjudication

*Disclaimer – this article is an overview of the topics discussed and is not to be taken as legal advice. We recommend speaking to a legal professional before undertaking any activity relating to matters discussed in this article.