Ways to settle your construction dispute: a blueprint for resolution
Construction disputes often arise from issues like payment delays, design errors, and contract breaches, but selecting the appropriate resolution method—whether mediation, adjudication, arbitration or litigation—can help manage conflicts effectively and preserve project outcomes.
Created: 7 April 2025
Last Reviewed: 7 April 2025
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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.
- 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.
- Variations and changes: Unplanned changes to the scope of work, design, or specifications can lead to disputes over costs, timelines and responsibilities.
- Delays and time extensions
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