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DRS Information Hub

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) covers a wide range of techniques and process designed to enable parties resolve their disputes with the help of a third party. This can include formal processes such as Arbitration and Adjudication and less formal processes such as mediation.

In the DRS Information hub explore the latest news and other interesting releases from around the world, covering all aspects of dispute resolution.

Latest DRS news

What happens in a mediation hearing?

Mediation is a measure which individuals and businesses regularly use to resolve their disputes and avoid unnecessary slow and costly litigation.

Discussing disputes in Canada

Dr John Fletcher had an engaging and productive week filled with speaking engagements and a series of stakeholder engagement meeting. He began the week speaking on a panel titled 'Conflict Avoidance Strategies in Construction' discussion at the Ontario Road Builders' Association (ORBA) conference.

Our commitment to excellence and transparency in adjudication

At RICS DRS, we are proud of our robust and transparent processes that ensure excellence in our adjudication services.

Arbitration – adding another string to the bow

It is important that professionals in the built environment evolve and adapt their services and skills to survive and thrive

Women in Construction Adjudication Scholarship Winners

RICS DRS are pleased to announce the joint winners of the RICS DRS Women in Construction Scholarship

John discusses the Arbitration Bill at the House of Lords

CAP - An Evaluative Approach to Collaborative ADR

The Conflict Avoidance Process (CAP) began life several years ago as a joint initiative between RICS, TfL and several major contractors.

Surveyors as expert witnesses

DRS Consultation 2021

At the end of 2020, Dispute Resolution Service (DRS) was repositioned within RICS to the Profession Directorate. This area focuses on standards across the built environment.

RICS named by UK Government as Approved Arbitration Body

RICS has been named by government to be an Approved Arbitration Body following the Royal Assent. We expect that RICS DRS will soon receive application

Senior RICS professional backs dispute resolution service

As the fallout of the pandemic continues to create tensions in the commercial property sector, RICS is urging members and other real estate...

One year on: The positive impact of low value adjudications

April 2021 marks a year of RICS offering low value adjudication services helping small businesses in the construction industry; find out more about it