EXPERTISE / CONTENTIOUS SERVICES: Adjudication, Construction Claims, Construction Disputes

Knowles core services lie firmly within this service line. Our worldwide reputation for solving the problems which arise from construction disputes is second to none and we are very proud to say that we have an 80+% rate of clients using our services on more than one occasion. We forge strong links with our clients through giving them the solutions they need and which provide real added value.

Construction is one of the largest industries within the UK, encompassing an incredibly wide range of activities, from high-rise buildings construction to homes, from highways to power plants. Indeed modern construction projects have become so large, complex, expensive and time-consuming that it is often the case that expert help is required to rectify the many trouble spots which can plague a construction project.

We have experience with the smallest of firms to global enterprises with every commission being looked upon as unique and requiring a unique solution, which has proved invaluable to many of our clients.
A list of our contentious core services is detailed on the right with click access to further information on each service.

If you require more information on any of the services listed, or indeed have a construction problem which you may want to discuss with one of our consultants, please contact your nearest Knowles office - address and contact details are in our 'Offices' - part of the Quick Links menu, or email: info@jrknowles.com


Adjudication, Construction Claims, Construction Disputes

Adjudication in the UK is a statutory procedure by which any party to a construction
contract has a right to have a dispute decided by an adjudicator. With around 1,500
adjudication referrals per year through Adjudication Nominating Bodies in the UK, it is
intended to be quicker and more cost effective than litigation or arbitration.

Construction claims - Despite the best intentions of the parties involved, there are inevitably situations which will arise where it is necessary to either prepare or rebut a claim. In a claim situation, every project is unique, requiring specifically tailored consulting
services to ensure cost effective and efficient solutions.

Construction Disputes - It is a fact of life that on any construction project things can go wrong. Typically, the parties on both sides believe that matters of principle are at stake and that right is on their side, and, occasionally, the result of this is a dispute that, if left unresolved, can quickly escalate with disastrous consequences. The longer a dispute lasts, the greater the negative impact it can have on your business operations. The impact may be cost, time and reputational.