When may a Party refer a dispute to the Adjudicator?
A Party may refer a dispute to the Adjudicator at any time (see Clause W2.1(1)). Therefore, disputes that arise several years after the Contractor has completed his work may be submitted to the Adjudicator, particularly for a Defect or other matter which only becomes apparent some time after the defects date. The only time limit to the Contractor’s liability is any limitation period applicable to the contract either as a requirement of the law of the contract or by the application of Clause X18.5.