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	If the parties are unsatisfied with the adjudication, they may refer the dispute to either arbitration or litigation depending on what is agreed in the contract. The default of SBC 11 is litigation. Arbitration and litigation have many similarities – in both cases the outcome is final and binding.		If the parties are unsatisfied with the adjudication, they may refer the dispute to either arbitration or litigation depending on what is agreed in the contract. The default of SBC 11 is litigation. Arbitration and litigation have many similarities – in both cases the outcome is final and binding.

−	Under the Arbitration Act, the arbitrator is empowered (provided that parties agree) to grant a ~~rage~~ of remedies similar to those obtainable in court. The advantages of arbitration include privacy – arbitration can be kept private whereas litigation is open to public and press. Secondly, the arbitration process is consensual and parties have slightly more autonomy.	+	Under the Arbitration Act, the arbitrator is empowered (provided that parties agree) to grant a range of remedies similar to those obtainable in court. The advantages of arbitration include privacy – arbitration can be kept private whereas litigation is open to public and press. Secondly, the arbitration process is consensual and parties have slightly more autonomy.

	The advantages of litigation include the ability to include multiple parties in the case to avoid duplication of hearings and potentially conflicting outcomes. Moreover; disputes heard in court can invoke two very powerful legal remedies – summary judgement and interim payment.		The advantages of litigation include the ability to include multiple parties in the case to avoid duplication of hearings and potentially conflicting outcomes. Moreover; disputes heard in court can invoke two very powerful legal remedies – summary judgement and interim payment.

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−	If parties are unsatisfied with the adjudication, they may ~~subsequently~~ refer the dispute to either arbitration or litigation depending on what is agreed in the contract. The default of SBC 11 is litigation. Arbitration and litigation ~~has~~ many similarities – in both cases the outcome is final and binding. ~~In other cases, processes of appeal are complex.~~ Under the Arbitration Act, the arbitrator is empowered (provided that parties agree) to grant a rage of remedies similar to those obtainable in court. The advantages of arbitration include privacy – arbitration can be kept private whereas litigation is open to public and press. Secondly, arbitration process is consensual and parties have slightly more autonomy.	+	If the parties are unsatisfied with the adjudication, they may refer the dispute to either arbitration or litigation depending on what is agreed in the contract. The default of SBC 11 is litigation. Arbitration and litigation have many similarities – in both cases the outcome is final and binding.
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		+	Under the Arbitration Act, the arbitrator is empowered (provided that parties agree) to grant a rage of remedies similar to those obtainable in court. The advantages of arbitration include privacy – arbitration can be kept private whereas litigation is open to public and press. Secondly, the arbitration process is consensual and parties have slightly more autonomy.
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		+	The advantages of litigation include the ability to include multiple parties in the case to avoid duplication of hearings and potentially conflicting outcomes. Moreover; disputes heard in court can invoke two very powerful legal remedies – summary judgement and interim payment.

−	~~The advantages of litigation include the ability to include multi~~ parties ~~in the case~~ to ~~avoid duplication of hearings and potentially conflicting outcomes. Moreover;~~ dispute ~~heard in~~ court ~~can invoke two very powerful legal remedies – summary judgement and interim payment~~.	+	It should be noted that even where parties have selected arbitration under their contract, it is still open for them to elect litigation once a dispute develops. However, the other party may ask the court to stay the proceedings on the grounds that the arbitration agreement already exists.

−	It should be noted that even where parties have selected arbitration under their contract, it is still open for them to elect litigation once a dispute develops. However, the other party may ask the court to stay the proceedings on the ground that arbitration agreement already exists.	+	= Find out more =

−	~~Disputes between Client and Architect~~	+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

−	~~Disputes are often over negligence (failure to provide reasonable skill and care)~~. ~~The Architect has a duty to inform the client of his rights to refer dispute to~~ dispute resolution ~~via organizations such as the RIBA~~ and ~~ARB~~. ~~In certain circumstances~~, ~~clients will qualify~~ for ~~Legal aid if litigation is pursued~~.	+	* Adjudication.
		+	* Alternative dispute resolution.
		+	* Alternative Dispute Resolution legislation.
		+	* Arbitration.
		+	* Arbitration Act.
		+	* Breach of contract.
		+	* Causes of construction disputes.
		+	* Conciliation.
		+	* Contract claims.
		+	* Dispute resolution boards.
		+	* Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act.
		+	* Pay now argue later.
		+	* Pendulum arbitration.
		+	* Mediation.
		+	* Scheme for Construction Contracts.
		+	* The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act.
		+	* Scheme for Construction Contracts.

−	Note also that adjudication imposed by the Housing Grants Act does not apply to residential occupier, unless opt in. If recover sum is less than 5000 pounds then case will be dealt with in the small claims court. If no appointment, courts also recognize verbal agreement or contract by conduct. Architects are required to have professional indemnity insurance. The Arb requires a minimum of 250,000 pounds. All PII policies require architect to notify potential claims to insurer. Insurer will then contact claimant regarding matter usually via a broker/appointed claims handler. [[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]] [[Category:Contracts_/_payment]]	+	[[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]] [[Category:Contracts_/_payment]]

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	Before any of the more formal procedures are initiated, there may be a period of negotiation where the parties attempt to resolve their differences themselves. This might be the best solution to the problem.		Before any of the more formal procedures are initiated, there may be a period of negotiation where the parties attempt to resolve their differences themselves. This might be the best solution to the problem.

−	However; if negotiation fails, the parties may submit the dispute to mediation – a popular form of alternative dispute resolution. SBC11 clause 9.1 requires each party to give serious consideration to a request by the other to use mediation. Although it is not compulsory for parties to use mediation, however English courts strongly encourage this and have introduced cost sanctions against parties that refuse to resolve a dispute through mediation where it would have been clearly in its interest to attempt to do so. Usually the mediator is appointed jointly by the parties. Mediation typically lasts for 1 day. The mediator does not take sides, make decisions or judgements. He/she will talk to each party in private, and will not reveal anything to the other party. Mediator will seek to establish common ground and encourage the parties themselves to reach an agreement, and to decide upon the precious terms of that agreement. The advantage of this method is for the parties to still maintain a long-term business relationship.	+	= Mediation =

−	(Where a construction contract is made with a residential occupier, it had been held that an adjudication clause is potentially an unusual and onerous provision which if it had not been individually negotiated, may be invalidated by the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999.~~) However; if~~ mediation also fails, then under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, parties to the construction contract have a right to adjudication, designed to produce a decision that is binding unless the dispute is subsequently resolved in arbitration or litigation, or settled by agreement. Under SCB11, the adjudicator may either be named in the contract or nominated by the nominating body identified in the contract. The adjudicator must consider any information properly submitted by the parties and reach a decision within 28 days of ~~the~~ receipt of the referral notice. During this process, if a party fails to comply with any direction of the adjudicator, the latter may draw whatever ~~interferences~~ he or she feels justified. And if either party refuses to comply with the adjudication decision, the other may seek to enforce it through the courts.	+	However; if negotiation fails, the parties may submit the dispute to mediation – a popular form of alternative dispute resolution. JCT Standard Building Contract SBC11 clause 9.1 requires each party to give serious consideration to a request by the other to use mediation. It is not compulsory for parties to use mediation, however English courts strongly encourage it and have introduced cost sanctions against parties that refuse to resolve a dispute through mediation where it would have been clearly in its interest to attempt to do so.
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		+	Usually the mediator is appointed jointly by the parties. Mediation typically lasts for 1 day. The mediator does not take sides, make decisions or judgements. He/she will talk to each party in private, and will not reveal anything to the other party. The mediator will seek to establish common ground and encourage the parties to reach an agreement. The advantage of this method is that the parties can maintain a functioning long-term business relationship.
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		+	NB Where a construction contract is made with a residential occupier, it had been held that an adjudication clause is potentially an unusual and onerous provision which if it had not been individually negotiated, may be invalidated by the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999.
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		+	= Adjudication =
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		+	If mediation also fails, then under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, parties to the construction contract have a right to adjudication, designed to produce a decision that is binding unless the dispute is subsequently resolved in arbitration or litigation, or settled by agreement. Under SCB11, the adjudicator may either be named in the contract or nominated by the nominating body identified in the contract. The adjudicator must consider any information properly submitted by the parties and reach a decision within 28 days of receipt of the referral notice. During this process, if a party fails to comply with any direction of the adjudicator, the latter may draw whatever inferences he or she feels justified. And if either party refuses to comply with the adjudication decision, the other may seek to enforce it through the courts.
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		+	= Arbitration / litigation =

	If parties are unsatisfied with the adjudication, they may subsequently refer the dispute to either arbitration or litigation depending on what is agreed in the contract. The default of SBC 11 is litigation. Arbitration and litigation has many similarities – in both cases the outcome is final and binding. In other cases, processes of appeal are complex. Under the Arbitration Act, the arbitrator is empowered (provided that parties agree) to grant a rage of remedies similar to those obtainable in court. The advantages of arbitration include privacy – arbitration can be kept private whereas litigation is open to public and press. Secondly, arbitration process is consensual and parties have slightly more autonomy.		If parties are unsatisfied with the adjudication, they may subsequently refer the dispute to either arbitration or litigation depending on what is agreed in the contract. The default of SBC 11 is litigation. Arbitration and litigation has many similarities – in both cases the outcome is final and binding. In other cases, processes of appeal are complex. Under the Arbitration Act, the arbitrator is empowered (provided that parties agree) to grant a rage of remedies similar to those obtainable in court. The advantages of arbitration include privacy – arbitration can be kept private whereas litigation is open to public and press. Secondly, arbitration process is consensual and parties have slightly more autonomy.

−	The advantages of litigation include the ability to include multi parties in the case to avoid duplication of hearings and potentially conflicting outcomes. Moreover; dispute heard in court can invoke two very powerful legal remedies – summary judgement and interim payment.~~<br />~~	+	The advantages of litigation include the ability to include multi parties in the case to avoid duplication of hearings and potentially conflicting outcomes. Moreover; dispute heard in court can invoke two very powerful legal remedies – summary judgement and interim payment.
−	It should be noted that even where parties have selected arbitration under their contract, it is still open for them to elect litigation once a dispute develops. However, the other party may ask the court to stay the proceedings on the ground that arbitration agreement already exists.	+
		+	It should be noted that even where parties have selected arbitration under their contract, it is still open for them to elect litigation once a dispute develops. However, the other party may ask the court to stay the proceedings on the ground that arbitration agreement already exists.

	Disputes between Client and Architect		Disputes between Client and Architect

−	Disputes are often over negligence (failure to provide reasonable skill and care). The Architect has a duty to inform the client of his rights to refer dispute to dispute resolution via organizations such as the RIBA and ARB. In certain circumstances, clients will qualify for Legal aid if litigation is pursued~~.<br />~~	+	Disputes are often over negligence (failure to provide reasonable skill and care). The Architect has a duty to inform the client of his rights to refer dispute to dispute resolution via organizations such as the RIBA and ARB. In certain circumstances, clients will qualify for Legal aid if litigation is pursued.
−	~~Note also that adjudication imposed by the Housing Grants Act does not apply to residential occupier, unless opt in.<br />~~	+
−	~~If recover sum is less than 5000 pounds then case will be dealt with in the small claims court.<br />~~	+
−	~~If no appointment, courts also recognize verbal agreement or contract by conduct.<br />~~	+
−	~~Architects are required to have professional indemnity insurance. The Arb requires a minimum of 250,000 pounds.<br />~~	+
−	~~All PII policies require architect to notify potential claims to insurer. Insurer will then contact claimant regarding matter usually via a broker/appointed claims handler~~.	+

−	[[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]]	+	Note also that adjudication imposed by the Housing Grants Act does not apply to residential occupier, unless opt in. If recover sum is less than 5000 pounds then case will be dealt with in the small claims court. If no appointment, courts also recognize verbal agreement or contract by conduct. Architects are required to have professional indemnity insurance. The Arb requires a minimum of 250,000 pounds. All PII policies require architect to notify potential claims to insurer. Insurer will then contact claimant regarding matter usually via a broker/appointed claims handler. [[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]] [[Category:Contracts_/_payment]]

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Before any of the more formal procedures are initiated, there may be a period of negotiation where the parties attempt to resolve their differences themselves. This might be the best solution to the problem.

However; if negotiation fails, the parties may submit the dispute to mediation – a popular form of alternative dispute resolution. SBC11 clause 9.1 requires each party to give serious consideration to a request by the other to use mediation. Although it is not compulsory for parties to use mediation, however English courts strongly encourage this and have introduced cost sanctions against parties that refuse to resolve a dispute through mediation where it would have been clearly in its interest to attempt to do so. Usually the mediator is appointed jointly by the parties. Mediation typically lasts for 1 day. The mediator does not take sides, make decisions or judgements. He/she will talk to each party in private, and will not reveal anything to the other party. Mediator will seek to establish common ground and encourage the parties themselves to reach an agreement, and to decide upon the precious terms of that agreement. The advantage of this method is for the parties to still maintain a long-term business relationship.

(Where a construction contract is made with a residential occupier, it had been held that an adjudication clause is potentially an unusual and onerous provision which if it had not been individually negotiated, may be invalidated by the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999.) However; if mediation also fails, then under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, parties to the construction contract have a right to adjudication, designed to produce a decision that is binding unless the dispute is subsequently resolved in arbitration or litigation, or settled by agreement. Under SCB11, the adjudicator may either be named in the contract or nominated by the nominating body identified in the contract. The adjudicator must consider any information properly submitted by the parties and reach a decision within 28 days of the receipt of the referral notice. During this process, if a party fails to comply with any direction of the adjudicator, the latter may draw whatever interferences he or she feels justified. And if either party refuses to comply with the adjudication decision, the other may seek to enforce it through the courts.

If parties are unsatisfied with the adjudication, they may subsequently refer the dispute to either arbitration or litigation depending on what is agreed in the contract. The default of SBC 11 is litigation. Arbitration and litigation has many similarities – in both cases the outcome is final and binding. In other cases, processes of appeal are complex. Under the Arbitration Act, the arbitrator is empowered (provided that parties agree) to grant a rage of remedies similar to those obtainable in court. The advantages of arbitration include privacy – arbitration can be kept private whereas litigation is open to public and press. Secondly, arbitration process is consensual and parties have slightly more autonomy.

The advantages of litigation include the ability to include multi parties in the case to avoid duplication of hearings and potentially conflicting outcomes. Moreover; dispute heard in court can invoke two very powerful legal remedies – summary judgement and interim payment. 
It should be noted that even where parties have selected arbitration under their contract, it is still open for them to elect litigation once a dispute develops. However, the other party may ask the court to stay the proceedings on the ground that arbitration agreement already exists.

Disputes between Client and Architect

Disputes are often over negligence (failure to provide reasonable skill and care). The Architect has a duty to inform the client of his rights to refer dispute to dispute resolution via organizations such as the RIBA and ARB. In certain circumstances, clients will qualify for Legal aid if litigation is pursued. 
Note also that adjudication imposed by the Housing Grants Act does not apply to residential occupier, unless opt in. 
If recover sum is less than 5000 pounds then case will be dealt with in the small claims court. 
If no appointment, courts also recognize verbal agreement or contract by conduct. 
Architects are required to have professional indemnity insurance. The Arb requires a minimum of 250,000 pounds. 
All PII policies require architect to notify potential claims to insurer. Insurer will then contact claimant regarding matter usually via a broker/appointed claims handler.

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