Welcome to the RICS Adjudication Knowledge Base specific to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act (2002) relevant to the State of Victoria.

Within this section of our website you will find a variety of helpful information on questions such as:

• What is adjudication in Victoria, and what does Security of Payment legislation/BCISOPA mean for those involved in construction or related services
• Who can use security of payment legislation, and to what end?
• What are the requirements for application for adjudication?
• The requirements and obligations of those involved in construction disputes that go to adjudication.

The Knowledge Base is broken up into a number of sections. Click below to access these sections.

• General introduction to the Victorian BCISOP Act and adjudication.
• Information for the claimant – eligibility for application and how to apply.
• Information for the respondent – the rights and responsibilities of the respondent.

The following are not strictly part of the knowledge base but provide helpful information.

• Adjudication forms and tools – pro-forma documents and flowcharts.
• The costs of going to adjudication.

Disclaimer

It should be noted that the information contained within the knowledge base should be taken as a guide only, rather than constituting authoritative legal advice. For more information on anything within the Adjudication Knowledge Base please contact our office.