Types Of Construction Disputes In The UK

There are several types of construction disputes that can occur in the UK. These are all disputes that our corporate lawyers in Peterborough can protect you from and support you with. But you may be wondering what a building construction dispute is? That’s what our corporate law specialists look at in this blog post.

A building construction dispute in the UK arises where these is a disagreement of conflict between the parties involved in the construction project. Often, these disputes will relate to contractual agreements covering timelines, payments or workmanship. If left unresolved, these disputes can result in potentially costly and time-consuming legal battles. This is why you need to speak to a corporate solicitor that has experience in building construction disputes to ensure that you are legally protected.

One common dispute will be around payment. This could be delayed payment or non-payment. In some cases, disputes like this can result in withheld payments, disputes over final figures or failure to pay for other reasons. There are times when projects will overrun or not go to plan. Disputes will often arise to decide who is responsible for the delay and if the time extension is justified. These are both things that can be covered clearly in contracts from our corporate solicitors before the work starts.

There may be occasions when there are disputes surrounding poor quality of work or defective workmanship. Issues like this can result in costly remedial work and it needs to be clearly stated who will cover these costs in the contract. There is also the potential of reputational damage, and legal claims for the breach of contract. These are all things that our corporate lawyers in Peterborough can advise on.

In some cases, contractual disputes can arise. These can be over the understanding of the terms within the contract, or vague explanations. This is something that our corporate lawyers will help to ensure is avoided by having clear and concise corporate contracts with no room for misunderstandings.

Another common building construction dispute in the UK is down to professional negligence. This is a claim that can be brought against an architect, engineer or surveyor. The claim is made if it is thought these professionals gave incorrect advice or services that lead to project failure or additional costs within the project.

Need legal advice to avoid these common types of building construction disputes in the UK? Contact our team of building construction corporate solicitors now.