Surveyors Acting as Arbitrators in Construction Disputes, 2nd edition

This document was reissued in April 2023 as a professional standard. It had previously been published in January 2020 as a guidance note. The regulatory requirements remain the same and no material changes have been made to the document. For more information on the document category changes, see Upholding professional standards.

This professional standard applies to RICS members appointed to act as arbitrators in disputes relating to construction works. It should also be of assistance to parties involved in arbitration, and those acting for them, by making them aware of the procedures that may be followed.

It includes:

• the fundamentals of arbitration and the powers and duties of an arbitrator
• the agreement and commencement of proceedings
• appointment of the arbitrator
• setting procedure
• the interlocutory period
• the hearing and award
• termination/post award.