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Construction disputes can involve strict dates for:Responding to a claimServing noticesFiling court documentsProviding e...
04/09/2026

Construction disputes can involve strict dates for:

Responding to a claim
Serving notices
Filing court documents
Providing evidence
Complying with directions
Challenging or enforcing a decision

Missing a deadline can affect your position and limit your options.

As soon as you receive a formal letter, claim or court document, record the date and review what action may be required.

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Should you use arbitration or construction litigation?ArbitrationUses a private process to decide the disputeMay apply w...
03/09/2026

Should you use arbitration or construction litigation?

Arbitration

Uses a private process to decide the dispute
May apply where the contract includes an arbitration clause
Can be useful for complex or cross-border construction disputes
The procedure and costs depend on the agreement and chosen rules

Construction litigation

Uses the court process to decide the dispute
May be suitable where court remedies or enforcement are needed
Follows formal court rules and deadlines
The process, cost and timing depend on the claim

Arbitration is not available or suitable for every construction dispute. Litigation may also be the wrong first step.

The right route depends on the contract, facts, evidence, value and commercial objective.

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A quick response is not always the best response. Your position should be reviewed against the facts, contract and evide...
02/09/2026

A quick response is not always the best response.

Your position should be reviewed against the facts, contract and evidence.

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Construction disputes in the UK often begin with one clear problem. The payment is late. A project is delayed. Work is c...
01/09/2026

Construction disputes in the UK often begin with one clear problem.

The payment is late. A project is delayed. Work is challenged. A change has not been valued. Then the issue grows because the contract, notices or project records are unclear.

For many contractors, subcontractors, developers and construction professionals, the problem is not only the dispute itself. It is not knowing what the right next step should be.

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https://www.mycommerciallawyers.com/what-are-the-most-common-causes-of-construction-disputes-in-the-uk/

Complex projects often involve strict notice requirements.A notice may relate to:DelayExtensions of timeVariationsPaymen...
28/08/2026

Complex projects often involve strict notice requirements.

A notice may relate to:

Delay
Extensions of time
Variations
Payment
Defects
Loss and expense
Suspension
Termination

For each notice, record:

The date it was sent
Who sent it
Who received it
The contract clause relied on
The issue it relates to
Any response received
The deadline for the next step

Missing a notice deadline can affect the strength of a claim or defence.

Check the contract and keep a live notice register throughout the project.

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Delay and disruption are related, but they are not always the same issue.A delay claim may focus on:Completion taking lo...
27/08/2026

Delay and disruption are related, but they are not always the same issue.

A delay claim may focus on:

Completion taking longer than planned

The critical path

Extensions of time

Responsibility for late completion

Liquidated damages

A disruption claim may focus on:

Reduced productivity
Inefficient working
Interrupted work sequences
Repeated changes
Additional labour or plant costs
A project may involve delay, disruption or both.

The contract, programme, site records and cost evidence need to be reviewed before deciding how the claim should be presented.

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Before taking action on a complex construction, engineering or infrastructure dispute, check these first.Complex dispute...
26/08/2026

Before taking action on a complex construction, engineering or infrastructure dispute, check these first.

Complex disputes need structure before action.

Save this checklist and share it with your project team.

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Most London construction disputes do not start with court.They often start with an unpaid invoice, a disputed variation,...
25/08/2026

Most London construction disputes do not start with court.

They often start with an unpaid invoice, a disputed variation, delay complaints or a contract that is not clear.

You may search for a London construction lawyer when chasing, emailing and waiting have stopped working.

You may be thinking, “We’ve done the work, but we haven’t been paid.” Or you may be asking, “Is it worth taking legal action?”

My Commercial Lawyers is based in London and supports suitable construction dispute matters from London and across the UK.

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A construction dispute may become complex when it involves several contracts, parties, technical issues or overlapping c...
24/08/2026

A construction dispute may become complex when it involves several contracts, parties, technical issues or overlapping claims.

This may include:

Delay and disruption
Defects and design responsibility
Extensions of time
Valuation of variations
Payment disputes
Performance bonds
Termination
Liquidated damages
Contractor and subcontractor claims
Technical expert evidence

Infrastructure projects may also involve employers, contractors, consultants, government bodies and funders across different jurisdictions.

The first step is to identify the issues, contracts, evidence and commercial objectives.

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Not every instruction on a construction project comes from someone with authority to change the work, price or programme...
21/08/2026

Not every instruction on a construction project comes from someone with authority to change the work, price or programme.

Before acting, check:

Who gave the instruction

Their role on the project

Whether the contract gives them authority

Whether the instruction changes the scope

Whether it affects cost or timing

Whether written approval is required

Confirm important instructions in writing.

This can help reduce later disputes about variations, payment and delay.

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