CPA Bulletin

www.cpa.uk.net CPA Bulletin > November 2021 43 The adjudication process is an alternative method of dispute resolution between two parties, rather than proceeding with court action. The adjudicator is an individual who acts in the role of a ‘judge’ when overseeing the dispute between two parties. Depending on the nature of the dispute, the person acting as the ‘judge’ can be, for example, a solicitor, barrister, or engineer. Similar to a court hearing, the adjudicator will preside over the hearing, and based on the evidence presented by both parties, will hand down their decision. The advantage of this process is that it can be quicker than going through the courts, and is encouraged by the courts, but the costs for appointing an adjudicator can be expensive. If you do decide to proceed with the adjudication process, there are some steps you must follow. These are outlined in a document on our website at www.cpa.uk.net/legal-insurance-plant-theft/legal/adjudication and is reproduced below. The Construction Act provides that a referring party (the party wanting to initiate the adjudication process), shall give notice (in writing) to the other party / parties of its intention to refer the dispute to adjudication. The notice to the other party/parties should also include: • brief details of the nature of the dispute, • when and where the dispute arose, • the nature of the redress sought, and, • the names and addresses of the parties to the contract. The objective is to refer the dispute to the nominated Adjudicator within the 7 days of giving notice to every other party to the contract. The appointment of an adjudicator can be agreed between both parties, and if not, then the CPA can appoint someone. The CPA has a list of adjudicators which can be found on the Adjudication page within the Legal section of the CPA website, which could be referred to by both parties. However, if the adjudication process is rejected by the other party, then court action may be the only reasonable course left for you to take. If you want to discuss this further, then please get in touch. Q&As: 3 We currently have an ongoing dispute with a customer, please could you provide some background information on the adjudication process? www.alimak.com ACCESS ANYTIME, ANYWHERE ALIMAK CONSTRUCTION HOISTS The Alimak Scando 650 range of construction hoists are available in a variety of sizes and speeds to meet the need of every construction project. Offering a vast choice of loading capacities and configurations, the Scando 650 range of products is designed for the efficient transportation of passengers and materials for enhanced productivity on constructon sites. Contact us at info@alimakgroup.com for further information