The construction and projects industry is notorious for litigation, claims and disputes. Projects can take years to complete and can be subject to lengthy delays and cost over runs. Things can be made more difficult due to the many parties that can be involved – such as surveyors, architects, funders, developers and builders. As the project develops, matters can become highly contentious between the various parties involved.
When disputes do arise, parties can sometimes be put off claiming because they are worried about the costs that may be involved. Whether the process is adjudication, arbitration or litigation, Alba Claims may be able to help. Alba Claims offers an innovative no win, no fee* claims model that allows businesses the opportunity to pursue claims on a no win, no fee* basis, without having to pay legal fees on an on-going basis. Alba Claims has relationships with expert construction claims lawyers** based in Glasgow and Edinburgh and can help pursue construction claims in any part of Scotland.
Contact us today by calling us on 0131 550 0401 or by completing our online enquiry form.
Construction Adjudication
Adjudication is a method of construction dispute resolution. Adjudication is a 28 day procedure which is designed to protect cash flow during a construction project.
Adjudication is commonly used for disputes relating to interim payments, delay and disruption of works, final accounts and extensions of timescales for the completion of projects.
The appointed adjudicator will consider the evidence of each party and reach a binding decision.
Construction Arbitration
Arbitration is a further method of construction dispute resolution. Arbitration involves disputes being resolved by an independent, third party arbitrator or arbitration panel.
Final account disputes
Final accounts of how much is due when a construction project has been completed, are a source of many construction disputes. With the amount of factors and different costs to be considered, final accounts can be contentious leaving parties with different understandings of how much is actually due. If you are disputing the value of a final account, contact us today to find out how we can help.
Extension of time/loss and expense claims
Construction contracts often make provisions for time extensions in the event of certain unforeseen delays. The circumstances surrounding a delay is a common source of dispute, with the cause of delay often being an area of contention.
Failure to pay retention
How much retention should be released at the completion of construction can cause disagreement. Whether you believe that you are due retention money or disagree with how much you are due to pay back, we can provide you with the expertise you require to successfully argue your case.
How Alba Claims can help you
When a dispute arises with in a construction or building project there are several paths to dispute resolution, such as litigation, arbitration and adjudication.
Alba Claims can help you to pursue your construction claim on a no win, no fee* basis. Our innovative no win, no fee* funding model allows you to pursue sums owed to you, without having to pay legal fees on an on-going basis. No matter what stage of construction the project is at, contact our trusted team today.
Contact Alba Claims Today
Contact us today by calling us on 0131 550 0401 or by completing our online enquiry form.
*Other costs could be payable.
**Claims are referred to our panel of solicitors.
“Alba Claims is an innovative way for businesses to pursue commercial claims on a no win no fee basis. Businesses are often unable to pursue claims either because the cost of litigation is too high or they consider that they can deploy their finances for a better return elsewhere. Alba Claims can help address this with their no win no fee mechanism.”
Keith Barbour, CEO, Mid & East Lothian Chamber of Commerce