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What happens in a mediation hearing?

24 Feb 2025

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

12 Feb 2025

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.

Responding to the review of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954

16 Jan 2025

The Law Commission is currently undertaking a wide-ranging review of Part 2 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.

Our commitment to excellence and transparency in adjudication

25 Nov 2024

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

01 Oct 2024

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

16 May 2024

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

CAP - An Evaluative Approach to Collaborative ADR

23 Apr 2024

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

John discusses the Arbitration Bill at the House of Lords

23 Apr 2024

Surveyors as expert witnesses

20 Dec 2023