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The Adjudicator will conduct the Adjudication in the manner he or she determines appropriate in the circumstances, in accordance with the Construction Act.  Some Adjudications may proceed only with reviewing documents and some may include a hearing by videoconference, and some may also require a site visit.  There are various suggested ODACC Pre-designed Adjudication Processes that the parties …

What is the Adjudication Process that is Used in the ODACC Adjudication? Read More »

After the Respondent receives the Notice of Adjudication from the Claimant, the Claimant and the Respondent have 4 days to select an Adjudicator from ODACC’s list of Certified Adjudicators and obtain the Adjudicator’s consent to act as the Adjudicator.  The Adjudicator must agree to conduct the Adjudication. If the Parties cannot agree on an Adjudicator, …

How does a Party Select an Adjudicator in an ODACC Adjudication? Read More »

Adjudications must be commenced through ODACC, the body responsible for administering adjudications and training and qualifying Adjudicators. The first step is for the Claimant, the party making a claim against another party to provide a “Notice of Adjudication” to the other party, the Respondent and to ODACC. The Notice of Adjudication is uploaded on the …

How does a Party Commence a Construction Adjudication – Notice of Adjudication: Read More »

Adjudication for your construction dispute offers “real time” dispute resolution: Quick: A decision will be made in 39-46 days (unless the parties agree to an extension). Cost-effective and relatively inexpensive:  Work with an Adjudicator to set an Adjudication process and fee. Available as of right: A party to a construction contract can commence an adjudication …

What are some of the Benefits of Adjudication? Read More »

Adjudication is a dispute resolution process that allows parties to present their dispute to an independent third party for a decision. Adjudication is now available to parties involved in construction disputes through ODACC. Visit www.odacc.ca to learn more.