TCC practice and procedure

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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 Technology and Construction Court (TCC) deals with technically complex disputes, including building, construction and engineering claims. The High Court TCC was formerly part of the King’s Bench Division and was grouped with other specialist courts under the umbrella of the Business and Property Courts (BPC). However, on 1 October 2026, those courts were brought together within a single High Court division, the Business and Property Division (BPD), which replaces the Chancery Division. The High Court TCC forms part of the BPD, while retaining its name and specialist remit. 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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