Building Disputes With Clients? How To Get Paid & Avoid Court!
From Get Legally Speaking With Hatti Suvari by Hatti Suvari
June 1, 2026 · 31 min · Episode 191
About this episode
This episode discusses how builders and contractors can resolve disputes without going to court.
Building Disputes: How to Get Paid & Avoid Court. Unpaid invoices? Client fall-outs? Threats of court? If you work in construction, this episode could save your business. In this episode of Get Legally Speaking, Hatti is joined by construction law specialist Tim Sampson to explain how builders and contractors can resolve disputes fast — without going anywhere near court. They break down, in plain English: Why building disputes are so common — and how to stop them escalating What adjudication really is (and why it’s known as “pay now, argue later”) How a legally binding decision can be reached in as little as 28 days Who appoints the adjudicator — and what happens if your contract is silent When negotiation or mediation makes more sense than formal action We also share practical, real-world tips every contractor should follow: ✔️ Getting the right contract in place ✔️ Keeping records that protect your position ✔️ Improving cash flow and avoiding costly mistakes Court should always be the last resort, and this episode shows you the smarter options. Protect your work. Protect your income. Know the process. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for…
People in this episode
Host: Hatti Suvari
Guest: Tim Sampson
Topics covered
- building disputes
- construction law
- dispute resolution
- adjudication
- negotiation
- mediation
- cash flow
Keywords
- building disputes
- unpaid invoices
- construction law
- adjudication
- negotiation
- mediation
- cash flow
- contract management
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Organizations: Simplecast, AdsWizz
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