Leith Business Association

Despite reassurances last week, from senior management at tie, that the current dispute with Bilfinger Berger would be resolved in 'hours or days', there is no indication of a breakthrough. 

The parties have until 17:30 to resolve their differences or, under the terms of their contractual agreement, they must proceed to arbitration, as reported on the BBC website on 20 March:

Deadline looms over city tram row

The matter was also addressed in an article in ContractJournal.com, a construction industry news website:

Adjudicator's appointment on Edinburgh tram project stalemate

The appointment of an adjudicator will cause a delay while each side presents their arguments, and a pronouncement is made; however this decision is not binding on the parties, and one or other may elect to take the matter to court thereafter, causing yet further delay.