Based in Dublin, specialising in construction risk management, dispute avoidance, and dispute resolution. At ACUA, our expertise lies in identifying potential risks before they escalate into disputes. If you sense that conflict may be growing, we can swiftly review your contractual entitlements and guide you and your team in proactive measures to avert a formal dispute.
If a dispute arises, our skilled team is ready to support you through alternative dispute resolution processes, including mediation, conciliation, and adjudication, in Ireland and the UK.
Reach out to us at info@acua.ie. We look forward to discussing how we can effectively meet your needs. We specialise in construction risk management, dispute avoidance, and dispute resolution.
In the recent High Court case [2025] IEHC 139, Tenderbids Ltd t/a Bastion v. Electrical Waste Management Ltd, the court addressed a crucial procedural issue under Ireland's Construction Contracts Act 2013: whether a notice of intention to refer a payment dispute to adjudication, delivered by email instead of the contractually agreed method of...
The Irish High Court's decision in McGill Construction Ltd v Blue Whisp Ltd [2024] IEHC 205 stands as a significant reaffirmation of the statutory adjudication process under the Construction Contracts Act 2013. The case clarifies several procedural and jurisdictional issues, reinforcing the robust enforcement of adjudicators' decisions in...
Unlike under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act (as amended) in the UK, the failure to issue a payment response does not necessarily mean the amount of the payment claim notice is deemed accepted.
Irish standard forms of building contract include an option for the parties to refer a dispute to conciliation.