ABSTRACT
Resolving and avoiding disputes is covered within the ECC by Options W1, W2 and W3. Options W1 and W2 cover the adjudication process, whether the UK-based legislation, the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 is applicable. In the UK, the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 has made adjudication mandatory as a means of resolving disputes in construction contracts which fall under the Act. Note that W3 is an Option for avoiding a dispute, not resolving it. The Dispute Resolvers decision is to remain confidential between the parties, and following its decision the Dispute Resolver retains documents provided to him for the period of retention, which is stated in the Contract Data. The Parties are required to make all relevant information available to the Dispute Avoidance Board, who visits the Site and helps the Parties to settle the potential dispute without formal referral as a dispute.
