At CDR, we have been involved in the preparation, analysis, and publication of statistics and data concerning statutory adjudication and its use across the UK construction industry since its introduction in 1998.
Janey Milligan
It is widely accepted that the initial intention of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, (HGCRA 1996) was that adjudication would be a low cost quick fix method of resolving construction disputes.
Introduction
As it is now 10 years since the Adjudication Reporting Centre, at Glasgow Caledonian University was launched, it was only fitting that on the 12th of June 2008 the launch preview of the latest ARC report was held there. With a broad spectrum of professionals in the audience, the speakers outlined the latest trends in Adjudication as well as sharing some of their experiences of this process.
As it is now 10 years since the Adjudication Reporting Centre, at Glasgow Caledonian University was launched, it was onlyfitting that on the 12th of June 2008 the launch preview of the latest ARC report was held there.
The life of an adjudicator can be a challenging one in light of the tactical manoeuvres adopted by parties and the many twists and turns that can occur in even the “average” adjudication process. On occasions an adjudicator is required to ask “should I resign or should I continue with this Adjudication?”