Adjudication
Introduction to Adjudication
Learn the fundamentals of adjudication in construction law, including statutory frameworks, contractual clauses, and practical applications.
- Intermediate
- English
- 2 Weeks
- 6 lessons
What you will learn?
Explain statutory and contractual adjudication basics
Recognize legal framework for construction adjudication
Understand procedural timelines and enforcement issues
Develop skills to draft adjudication decisions effectively
Who this course is for
Law students studying construction law and dispute resolution
Quantity surveyors managing project claims
Construction professionals handling contractual obligations
Contract managers seeking efficient dispute resolution methods
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of construction law principles
Familiarity with contract management processes
Awareness of dispute resolution mechanisms helpful
Interest in fast-track dispute resolution methods
Why this course
Adjudication provides rapid, binding decisions critical to construction project continuity,Learn statutory and contractual adjudication frameworks,Understand procedural timelines and strategic considerations,Gain practical insights into enforcement of adjudicator’s decisions,Compare adjudication with arbitration and litigation for informed choice,Enhance dispute management skills for construction projects
Course content
Objective
Gain an overview of adjudication’s role in construction projects and its advantages as a fast-track dispute resolution mechanism.
Key topics
Explain the role of adjudication in construction law
Identify the legal basis for statutory adjudication systems
Differentiate adjudication from arbitration and litigation
Understand the advantages and limitations of adjudication
Week 1
Lesson 1
Preview available
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Take a short quiz and write a 5-bullet summary of Explain the role of adjudication in construction law.
Objective
Learn the legal framework and procedural requirements for statutory adjudication in construction contracts.
Key topics
Understand the statutory basis for adjudication (e.g.
UK Construction Act)
Explain eligibility and scope of statutory adjudication
Identify mandatory provisions in legislation
Analyse key procedural timelines under statutory regimes
Recognise enforcement routes through courts
Compare statutory frameworks across jurisdictions
Week 1
Lesson 2
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Produce a practical checklist and a sample clause set aligned with the lesson objective.
Objective
Explore contractual adjudication provisions and their application in international and domestic construction projects.
Key topics
Understand how adjudication is included in contracts
Draft and interpret contractual adjudication clauses
Ensure compliance with institutional rules for adjudication
Identify risks of poorly drafted clauses
Week 1
Lesson 3
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Objective
Learn the practical steps of adjudication proceedings and how to manage deadlines and submissions efficiently.
Key topics
Understand the steps to initiate adjudication proceedings
Draft notices and responses effectively
Manage tight timelines for evidence submission
Engage with adjudicators during proceedings professionally
Week 2
Lesson 4
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Objective
Analyse the enforceability of adjudication decisions and the legal principles that govern compliance.
Key topics
Understand the binding nature of adjudicator’s decisions
Explore enforcement mechanisms under statutory regimes
Address challenges to adjudication decisions
Recognise interim binding effect versus final determination
Week 2
Lesson 5
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Produce a practical checklist and a sample clause set aligned with the lesson objective.
Objective
Apply theoretical knowledge through practical examples, drafting exercises, and enforcement analysis of adjudication decisions.
Key topics
Review real-world adjudication case studies
Identify lessons from common adjudication disputes
Draft sample adjudication clauses for contracts
Apply procedural timelines to practical scenarios
Week 2
Lesson 6
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Description
Adjudication is one of the most widely used mechanisms for resolving disputes in the construction sector, offering speed, efficiency, and interim binding decisions that keep projects moving. This course provides a clear and practical introduction to adjudication, covering both statutory adjudication systems (such as those under the UK Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act) and contractual adjudication regimes used internationally.
Participants will explore the purpose and principles of adjudication, the procedural steps involved, and the legal status of decisions. The course also explains how adjudication differs from arbitration and litigation, highlighting its advantages and limitations within construction dispute management.
Through case-based examples and practical exercises, learners will develop an understanding of when adjudication is appropriate, how to initiate and respond to adjudication proceedings, and the implications for enforcement under different legal frameworks.
By the end of this course, you will have the foundational knowledge to apply adjudication principles effectively in construction projects and contract administration.
Participants will explore the purpose and principles of adjudication, the procedural steps involved, and the legal status of decisions. The course also explains how adjudication differs from arbitration and litigation, highlighting its advantages and limitations within construction dispute management.
Through case-based examples and practical exercises, learners will develop an understanding of when adjudication is appropriate, how to initiate and respond to adjudication proceedings, and the implications for enforcement under different legal frameworks.
By the end of this course, you will have the foundational knowledge to apply adjudication principles effectively in construction projects and contract administration.
Instructor
Mian Sheraz Javaid
Master Construction Claims Through Adjudication Training.
Sheraz draws from his rare dual expertise as an engineer and barrister to offer elite training in contract drafting. These programs are crafted for professionals who draft or review complex contracts and seek to enhance clarity, enforceability, and risk control across jurisdictions and sectors.
