The project is the construction of a shopping mall under ECC Option C and secondary Options X1, X2, X7, X18 and X20 incorporated. Any response referring to dispute resolution should identify whether Option W1 or W2 applies as an assumption.

A different compensation event is assessed by the Project Manager at a much lower value than the Contractor quoted. The Contractor is concerned and 7 weeks later states that unless the assessment is revised the matter will be referred to dispute resolution? You have been asked to update the Employer.

Is the Contractor able to refer this matter to dispute resolution?