Notices of Dissatisfaction Under the NEC Form of Contract

Introduction

In NEC contracts, the importance of serving a notice of dissatisfaction cannot be overstated. When an adjudicator issues a decision, it becomes final and binding unless a party acts within 28 days to serve a compliant notice, making timing, method, and form critical.

This short webinar will unpack the NEC4 provisions governing notices of dissatisfaction, using practical guidance on service requirements and the strategic level of detail to include.

Exploring current case law on timely service and compliant notices, the webinar will show how careful adherence preserves your right to challenge adjudicators’ decisions. The course will equip you with practical steps to ensure compliance, safeguard your position, and avoid costly disputes over whether your notice was valid.

What You Will Learn

This short webinar will cover the following:

• The contractual provisions in NEC4 which provide for notices of dissatisfaction
• The timing for service of a notice of dissatisfaction
• The method of service for notices of dissatisfaction
• The form of the notice of dissatisfaction
• Current case law dealing the issues of timely service, as well as the form of the notice and method of service
• Practical advice for ensuring compliance with the contractual requirements and strategic advice for the level of detail to be included in the notice
• What happens after you have served your notice

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Thursday 12th March 2026

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