Therefore, you will want to make sure that you are cautious about which builder you employ, and that you are aware of what to do in the event that you do happen to run into a conflict with your builder. Hiring a builder to execute a new construction or renovation project may be quite expensive. You need to give serious consideration to the builder’s credentials as well as their contract before you forward with employing them. Seek for references and a list of works that they have worked on; after you have their references, it is in your best interest to call the owners of the buildings that they have worked on and ask permission to check the work that the builder has done for them. It is probable that this may not always be achievable; nonetheless, if it is possible, you should still make the most of the chance to check the quality of the builder’s work. In addition, it is recommended that you visit the website of the Federation of Master Builders to see whether or not any of the builders with whom you are contemplating entering into a contract are members of the federation. It is of utmost importance to make certain that the builder you choose is a federation of master builders (FMB) builder. This is because in the event that you encounter any issues or disputes with the builder, you will have the ability to seek aid and guidance from the FMB. Furthermore, a builder who is a member of a trade organization could provide you with a warranty on the job that they do for you. You should seek estimates from a number of different builders before making a decision to employ one. This is an additional important step that will assist you in avoiding troubles with your builder. It is essential that you keep in mind that what you are looking for is not necessarily an estimate but rather a quotation. When you are provided with a written quotation, the builder is legally obligated to adhere to that quote; however, this is not the case when you are provided with an estimate. The conditions that are outlined in the contract require the builder to complete the job specified in accordance with the applicable building laws. Additionally, any agreements that you and the builder have come to regarding penalties for delays, payment schedule, and a guarantee of work quality are also outlined in the contract. These are some of the most important things to take into consideration before entering into a contract with a builder. If you are having concrete work done, it is also advisable to ask the builder who their construction chemicals supplier is, as well as which construction chemical manufacturer they order their supplies from. A good builder will always use quality materials, so you may also want to ask the builder who their material supplier is. If you are having concrete work done, you should also ask the builder who their construction chemicals supplier is. It is possible for you to pursue a variety of choices in the event that, after hiring a builder, you find yourself in a conflict with the builder at any time during the course of the job or even after the work has been completed. It’s possible, for instance, that you have a disagreement with the amount of the progress payment or that you have a disagreement with the quality of the job. When you find yourself in a scenario like this, you should take your disagreement to an adjudicator; however, before you do so, you should first discuss the matter with the builder to see whether or not you can reach a compromise. Even in the event that the issue is now being handled by a different court or tribunal, you have the right to employ this adjudication method if this is not practicable. This is the case even if the disagreement is being handled by another court or tribunal. In order to initiate this process, you are required to send a “notice of adjudication” to the builder. This notice must include the date of the notice, the nature and particulars of the disagreement, the parties involved, and the actions that you would like to have taken in response to the disagreement. It is also going to be required for you to mention your name and address, in addition to the builder’s. After delivering a “notice of adjudication” to the builder, an adjudicator is selected; at this point, you will be required to furnish the adjudicator with a written adjudication claim after getting a notification that the adjudicator that was chosen has accepted the post. A declaration of the nature and grounds of your disagreement, as well as a copy of the notice of adjudication, must be included in your claim. Additionally, this claim must include any necessary documents that are pertinent to your dispute. An further need is that the builder be served with a copy of the adjudication claim. When this time arrives, the builder will have fourteen working days to react to the adjudication claim that has been submitted. Additionally, it is the obligation of the builders to ensure that you are provided with a copy of the answer as well as any documents that are included with the response. As you go through the process of adjudication, it is essential that you be aware of the fact that the adjudicator has the authority to apply any method that they believe to be the most appropriate for the circumstances. For this reason, the adjudicator may need you to submit written comments within a certain amount of time, give copies of documents, appoint experts to offer opinion on specific topics, and they may even seek a meeting of all parties concerned. It is possible that the adjudicator may want to examine the work that the builder has done in certain circumstances. Although you are not required to provide permission for this, it is recommended that you do so. During the process of adjudication, you have the right to be represented by a lawyer or another party if you feel that it is important to do so. If it is discovered that one of the parties made false allegations or maliciously refused to cooperate with the procedure, the adjudicator may require one of the parties to pay all of the costs throughout the adjudication process. However, in the majority of cases, each side will be responsible for their own costs during the adjudication process. The adjudicator will have a total of 28 days to reach a judgment about the case; but, in some circumstances, they may request an extension of 14 days in order to complete their decision. The possibility of an even longer extension exists if both sides are in agreement. Following the adjudicator’s judgment on the case, any party may opt to comply with the decision or initiate litigation in order to have the matter heard in court. However, it is important to note that the majority of the time, the courts will support the decision made by the adjudicator. When you deal with a builder who does not do the job as promised, it is never a pleasant experience. However, it is essential to keep in mind that you do have choices available to you if you desire to recover any money that you have lost or if you wish to compel the repair of substandard work.