The coalition is a group comprised of around 20 of the UK's foremost professional and industry bodies who are leading a campaign to reduce financial and other costs associated with construction and engineering disputes.

The Coalition’s aims are to:

  • Encourage individuals, businesses and organisations to adopt the Conflict Avoidance Pledge and embed its principles into their culture and practice.
  • Actively promote collaboration and use of effective dispute avoidance and management to the construction and engineering industry.
  • Provide information and guidance to the construction and engineering industry on a wide range of conflict avoidance and early intervention techniques.
  • Help contracting parties to put into practise practical conflict avoidance and management procedures to deal with actual and evolving disputes early, quickly, and effectively.

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Conflict Avoidance Week 2025

24th to 28th March 2025

Conflict Avoidance Week is about encouraging  the industry to foster collaboration, cooperation, and communication. By raising awareness and sharing best practices, we want to create:

Stronger working relationships

Smoother project delivery

A more positive and productive work environment

Conflict Avoidance Week Launch Event

Join the Conflict Avoidance Week Launch Event on 24 March 2025 (10:00-11:00 AM).

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