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Summary

Since the introduction of the 1996 'Construction Act' and following extensive consultation with the industry over the past four and a half years, it was concluded that amendments to the exisiting legislation are required to ensure the Act is more effective in achieving its objective.

The policy intends to:

• Increase transparency and clarity in the exchange of information relating to payments to enable the better management of cash flow
• Encourage the parties to resolve disputes by adjudication, where it is appropriate, rather than by resorting to more costly and time consuming solutions such as litigation
• Strengthen the right to suspend performance under the contract

This impact assessment contains information on options considered for the implementation of amendments to the 1996 "Construction Act". A draft version was originally published in July 2008 for public consultation. This consultation closed in September 2008 and this assessment takes into account comments made during that consultation.

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