Cash flow is the lifeblood of the Victorian construction industry. Whether you are seeking payment for work performed or responding to a payment claim, it is critical to act promptly to protect your interests. Delays can result in missed statutory deadlines, reduced rights, and lost opportunities to achieve a favourable outcome.

The Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2002 (Vic) provides a rapid adjudication process for resolving payment disputes. As a claimant, adjudication can be an effective means of recovering unpaid amounts. As a respondent, it is an opportunity to properly present and defend your position in response to a claim.

This guide is designed to provide an overview of the Victorian adjudication process, including the standard steps in the process, and the risks and costs of adjudication as they apply to claimants and respondents respectively.