Construction Dispute Resolution FAQs
Answers to common questions about construction dispute resolution, adjudication, mediation, expert witness services and working with Whittle & Co Surveyors.
Construction Dispute Resolution – General
A construction dispute resolution specialist provides independent advice and support on contractual, commercial and evidential issues arising from construction disputes. This may include dispute avoidance advice, adjudication support, mediation services and expert witness evidence.
Early advice is recommended as soon as a potential dispute arises. Early involvement often helps clarify entitlement, manage risk and avoid escalation into formal proceedings.
Yes. Whittle & Co Surveyors acts for contractors, subcontractors, consultants, employers and developers, as well as solicitors and insurers.
No. We regularly advise on both discrete disputes on smaller projects and high-value, complex claims on major construction and infrastructure schemes.
Construction Contract Advisory
Construction contract advisory involves providing advice on contract interpretation, entitlement, risk allocation and commercial strategy during live projects or at pre-dispute stage.
We commonly advise on JCT and NEC forms of contract, including amendments and bespoke contract conditions.
Yes. Clear advice on entitlement, change management and valuation often prevents issues from escalating into formal disputes.
Adjudication Representation & Support
Construction adjudication is a statutory dispute resolution process providing a binding decision on an interim basis, usually within 28 days.
Not necessarily. Many parties instruct a construction dispute specialist to provide technical and quantum support, either independently or alongside solicitors.
Support may include merits assessment, strategy development, preparation of referral and response documents, and quantum and evidence strategy.
Construction Mediation
Construction mediation is a confidential, without-prejudice process where an independent mediator facilitates negotiations between parties to reach a commercial settlement.
The mediation itself is not binding, but any settlement agreement reached is legally binding once executed.
Mediation is suitable for payment disputes, final account issues, delay and disruption claims, professional services disputes and multi-party matters.
Expert Witness Services
A construction quantum expert witness provides independent opinion evidence on valuation, entitlement, loss and expense, prolongation costs and related financial matters.
Expert witness services are provided in adjudication, arbitration, expert determination and litigation.
It indicates that the expert has demonstrated competence in preparing independent expert evidence in accordance with professional and procedural standards.
Yes. We accept professional services expert witness appointments relating to quantity surveying and commercial management duties. Matters may include valuation practice, contract administration, change management and compliance with professional standards.
Costs, Geography & Practical Matters
Yes. Advice is always proportionate to the scale and complexity of the dispute and tailored to the client’s commercial objectives.
Where appropriate, scope and fee structures can be discussed at the outset to provide cost certainty.
Whittle & Co Surveyors provides construction dispute resolution services throughout the UK.
Yes. We regularly work alongside solicitors, insurers and in-house legal teams.
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