TCC practice and procedure

This subtopic looks at practice and procedure in the Technology and Construction Court (TCC). For more information on the particular features of construction disputes, please refer to subtopic: Key features of construction disputes.

In relation to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on court proceedings, see Practice Note: Coronavirus (COVID-19) implications for dispute resolution [Archived].

What is the Technology and Construction Court?

The TCC is a specialist group of courts within the Business and Property Courts of the High Court of Justice. The TCC deals with technically complex claims/issues, and its remit therefore captures building, construction and engineering disputes. Specific examples of claims that it may be appropriate to bring in the TCC are noted in Practice Direction 60 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR PD 60) and include:

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building or other construction disputes, including claims for the enforcement of adjudication decisions under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996
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claims about services provided by engineers, architects, surveyors and other professionals in this sector
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claims about local authority duties relating to the construction of buildings
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engineering disputes
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applications

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