Settle the dispute
before it stalls the project
A clear, legally grounded read on any construction dispute under the Construction Contracts Act 2002, in minutes.
Get the assessment. Get back to the job.
The construction dispute challenge
Construction disputes cost the industry millions every year. Contractors go unpaid, cashflow seizes up, and projects stall while relationships fracture. The Construction Contracts Act 2002 set up a "pay now, argue later" regime to help, but most disputes still take real time and real money to resolve.
“Even minor disputes can ruin relationships and derail projects, especially as time drags on and views harden as to who's right.”
Reso gives both sides a clear, legally grounded read on where they stand, so they're better placed to settle before it costs them time, money and anxiety.
For industry bodies and larger firms, disputes are constant and rarely the same twice. Reso gives every dispute a prompt, thorough and defensible first assessment, so your team can get back to the job at hand.
Built for construction disputes
Construction Contracts Act focus
Checks the 'pay now, argue later' rules
Reso checks whether each party followed the Act's payment rules, including payment claims, payment schedules and their deadlines, and explains what each side has to do next.
Payment disputes
Unpaid invoices and claim validity
When an invoice goes unpaid, the outcome often depends on whether the payment claim and schedule were done properly and on time. Reso works through both against the Act.
Quality issues
Defects and remedial work
For defective or incomplete work, Reso assesses what the contract and the law require and what remediation is needed to put it right.
Delay claims
Extensions and liquidated damages
Reso looks at extension of time claims, delay costs and liquidated damages clauses, so you know how strong a delay claim is before you pursue or defend it.
How Reso works
Tell Reso what happened
Describe the dispute in your own words and upload the documents you have. You don't need legal language, and you can do it on your own or invite the other party into a shared assessment.
Reso checks the law
Your situation is assessed against New Zealand legislation and case law selected by lawyers, and every point cites the decisions it relies on.
Decide what to do
Your report shows where you stand, the likely outcomes and the options for settling. If settlement isn't possible, Reso prepares a Referral Package to take to a lawyer, mediator or formal proceedings.
Who Reso is for
Reso is built for main contractors, subcontractors, tradespeople and property owners: anyone on either side of a payment, quality or delay dispute. You don't need legal expertise, and you don't need the other party to take part to get a clear view of your own position.
Construction disputes FAQ
Common questions about using Reso for construction disputes.
Understand where you stand, before you decide what to do.
Start an assessment of your own matter, or book a demo to see how Reso works across a team.
Reso provides AI-assisted analysis and is not legal advice or a substitute for a lawyer, mediator or formal dispute resolution. Review any output before relying on it.