Reforming adjudication
Language: English Series: Construction News ; (7036) 20 September 2007, 31(1)Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Summary: Examines government proposals (L138559) outlining changes to the adjudication process. Discusses the increasing costs involved in adjudication and looks at proposals for a statutory framework to deal with this. The framework includes the proposal to outlaw contract clauses stating that decisions as to the amount of interim payments will be conclusive. Argues that this will have little benefit as it will not affect the final payment. In addition, suggests that government's proposals may actually increase the costs of adjudication.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L140494 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 140494-1001 |
Examines government proposals (L138559) outlining changes to the adjudication process. Discusses the increasing costs involved in adjudication and looks at proposals for a statutory framework to deal with this. The framework includes the proposal to outlaw contract clauses stating that decisions as to the amount of interim payments will be conclusive. Argues that this will have little benefit as it will not affect the final payment. In addition, suggests that government's proposals may actually increase the costs of adjudication.