Adjudication
UK Construction Act & TCC Practice
Explore the UK Construction Act 1996, adjudication enforcement, and Technology and Construction Court (TCC) practice through case-based learning.
- Intermediate
- English
- 4 weeks
- 6 lessons
What you will learn?
Understand statutory adjudication under the Construction Act 1996
Explore Technology and Construction Court practice
Analyze enforcement and landmark case law
Apply adjudication principles in UK construction disputes
Who this course is for
Construction lawyers handling UK-based disputes
Adjudicators seeking statutory compliance knowledge
Dispute consultants advising on enforcement strategies
UK-based practitioners involved in construction adjudication
Prerequisites
Prior exposure to UK construction law recommended
Familiarity with dispute resolution processes helpful
Understanding of basic contractual frameworks in construction projects
Willingness to review case law and statutory provisions
Why this course
The Construction Act underpins statutory adjudication in the UK,Learn enforcement principles applied by the TCC,Understand common challenges to adjudicators’ decisions,Gain insights into landmark cases shaping adjudication law
Course content
Objective
Gain a detailed understanding of the statutory basis for adjudication under the UK Construction Act 1996.
Key topics
Explain the purpose and scope of the Construction Act
Identify contracts covered under the Act
Analyse mandatory adjudication provisions
Understand the statutory right to 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 purpose and scope of the Construction Act.
Objective
Learn how statutory provisions shape adjudication procedures and affect dispute resolution outcomes.
Key topics
Examine statutory timelines for adjudication
Understand the adjudicator’s powers and limitations
Analyse notice and referral requirements
Address issues of jurisdiction under the Act
Apply payment provisions in enforcement scenarios
Anticipate challenges arising from non-compliance with statutory rules
Week 2
Lesson 2
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Prepare a short referral summary (facts, claim, key documents) for a mock adjudication.
Objective
Understand how the TCC enforces adjudication decisions and its role in shaping UK construction law practice.
Key topics
Explain the role of the TCC in adjudication enforcement
Understand the court’s jurisdiction and scope of powers
Review procedural requirements for enforcement applications
Identify key stages of TCC proceedings
Week 3
Lesson 3
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Take a short quiz and write a 5-bullet summary of Explain the role of the TCC in adjudication enforcement.
Objective
Gain practical skills for enforcing adjudication decisions effectively through TCC proceedings.
Key topics
Analyse the binding nature of adjudicator’s decisions under the Act
Understand principles of enforcement via summary judgment
Address challenges based on jurisdictional and natural justice grounds
Apply strategies for successful enforcement in TCC proceedings
Explore implications of “pay now
argue later” principle
Evaluate recent enforcement trends and case law
Week 3
Lesson 4
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Complete a short case study worksheet and summarize your decision/recommendation.
Objective
Explore landmark TCC decisions that define the scope and enforcement of statutory adjudication in the UK.
Key topics
Review seminal cases interpreting the Construction Act
Analyse judicial reasoning in enforcing or setting aside decisions
Understand the evolution of adjudication law through case trends
Identify key lessons from TCC rulings for practitioners
Week 4
Lesson 5
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Complete a short case study worksheet and summarize your decision/recommendation.
Objective
Learn how to implement best practices for adjudication and enforcement under evolving UK law and TCC procedures.
Key topics
Apply statutory provisions to real-world disputes
Prepare for adjudication enforcement using best practice templates
Anticipate risks from legislative changes or judicial trends
Integrate adjudication strategies into contract drafting
Week 4
Lesson 6
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft a one-page deliverable based on the lesson and submit for review.
Description
The UK’s Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (commonly known as the Construction Act) transformed dispute resolution in the construction industry by introducing statutory adjudication. This course offers an in-depth understanding of the Act’s key provisions and their application in adjudication enforcement before the Technology and Construction Court (TCC).
Participants will explore the procedural framework of adjudication under the Construction Act, with emphasis on enforcement strategies and judicial interpretation through leading cases. The course also examines practical issues such as jurisdictional challenges, payment notices, and the impact of recent legislative amendments.
Through real-world case analysis and TCC practice insights, you will gain clarity on how statutory adjudication operates in practice and the approach courts take to uphold (or set aside) adjudicators’ decisions. By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge to navigate adjudication disputes effectively and ensure compliance with UK enforcement mechanisms.
Participants will explore the procedural framework of adjudication under the Construction Act, with emphasis on enforcement strategies and judicial interpretation through leading cases. The course also examines practical issues such as jurisdictional challenges, payment notices, and the impact of recent legislative amendments.
Through real-world case analysis and TCC practice insights, you will gain clarity on how statutory adjudication operates in practice and the approach courts take to uphold (or set aside) adjudicators’ decisions. By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge to navigate adjudication disputes effectively and ensure compliance with UK enforcement mechanisms.
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.
