Adjudication
Introduction to Adjudication
Learn the fundamentals of adjudication in construction law, including statutory frameworks, contractual clauses, and practical applications.
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Intermediate
- ENGLISH
- 6 lessons
- Certificate included
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
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
Learn the fundamentals of adjudication in construction law, including statutory frameworks, contractual clauses, and practical applications.
Instructor
Mian Sheraz Javaid
Adjudication
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.
