Construction projects can be complex and often lead to disputes over delays, costs, or contract terms, impacting timelines, budgets, and relationships.

RICS Construction Dispute Resolution Service provides expert, neutral third-party professionals to resolve conflicts efficiently and fairly through methods such as negotiation, adjudication, mediation, and arbitration, helping to minimise project disruption.

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Construction Adjudication

A quick and efficient means to resolve disputes during projects, addressing issues such as payment delays and contract disagreements.

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Low Value Adjudication

A cost-effective and efficient approach to resolving minor disputes within construction projects. Designed for claims below £100,000.

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Summary Adjudication

A rapid and effective mechanism for resolving straightforward construction disputes valued at less than £20,000.

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Homeowner Adjudication

Offering a streamlined process for resolving disputes between homeowners and contractors under the JCT Homeowner Contract.

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Construction and Engineering Arbitration Service

Enabling construction and engineering disputes to be referred to decision-makers acting as an arbitrator delivering broad expertise and experience in dealing with wide-ranging disputes at all levels of complexity.

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ACRE Mediation

Focusing on resolving disputes specifically within the property and construction sectors.

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RICS’s credentials in Construction Dispute Resolution

RICS Dispute Resolution Service (DRS) is renowned for its robust expertise in resolving construction matters, providing expert oversight and a panel of highly qualified dispute resolvers. Our professionals come from diverse backgrounds in various sectors, including quantity surveying, law, and engineering, ensuring comprehensive knowledge in handling construction disputes. We actively monitor our members to maintain high standards of professionalism and quality. With this commitment, RICS adjudicators deliver fair and impartial resolutions, fostering trust and upholding the integrity of the construction industry on a global scale.

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