John Redmond
£49.50
CBD stock number: 2968
This book is a must for anyone involved in adjudication. And judging by the increasing popularity of adjudication, that could mean most of us.
Adjudication has been around since May 1998 and has by and large been supported by the courts. From a rather slow start, the process has arguably become an accepted first port of call for those with disputes that do not appear to be resolvable by negotiation. The process is not without its detractors but has generally become acceptable, especially for subcontractors.
An understanding of the adjudication process and the accompanying payments provisions is now an essential part of any senior professional's tool kit, be they subcontractor, contractor, consultant or lawyer.
Don't be put of by the rather dull impression that most legal tomes give out. John Redmond takes the reader through the entire adjudication process in an interesting and painless manner.
Both construction and legal professionals would find this book valuable. The key stages of adjudication are identified and assigned step-by-step explanation. The Payments Provisions of the Construction Act are also covered.
The book's publication is timely, coming as it does almost three years after the introduction of adjudication. It can now draw upon a sizeable background of case history that has shaped the way that the Construction Act and the various procedures are interpreted and enforced by the courts.
John Redmond's writing is very readable. He explains the steps in everyday terms with minimal recourse to legal jargon. He skilfully retains the reader's attention by raising the sort of practical questions that most readers would find themselves asking and then providing the answers together with examples of the circumstances under which they would apply.
The author is the head of construction law at Osborne Clark OWA. He lectures frequently at seminars and conferences and is a regular contributor to Building magazine. His vast experience in adjudication and wider legal issues shines through the text.
As an experienced project manager and adjudicator, I can recommend the book both as an introduction to the subject and to practicing adjudicators as a refresher and useful CPD reading.
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Construction Manager