Ways to Settle your Construction Dispute: A Blueprint for Resolution

Construction projects can sometimes lead to disputes that affect timelines and budgets making it essential to seek the right method to achieve an effective resolution. B P Collins’ dispute resolution team and construction sector experts explore the ten most common residential and commercial construction issues that lead to disputes and ways in which they can be resolved.
Created: 27 August 2025
Last Reviewed: 27 August 2025

Introduction

Construction projects can sometimes lead to disputes that affect timelines and budgets making it essential to seek the right method to achieve an effective resolution. B P Collins’ dispute resolution team and construction sector experts explore the ten most common residential and commercial construction issues that lead to disputes and ways in which they can be resolved.

  1. Payment disputes: Payment issues, including delayed invoices or retention sums, are common. Disputes typically arise over the amount owed, work quality or payment process delays.
  2. Variations and changes: Unplanned changes to the scope of work, design, or specifications can lead to disputes over costs, timelines and responsibilities.
  3. Delays and time extensions:

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