Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution is the process of resolving a dispute or conflict between different parties. Crucially, without having to go to court.
The construction industry is one of the most conflict and dispute ridden industries, which has resulted in it being one of the most claim orientated sectors. With disputes between contractors, sub contractors, private and corporate employers.
Traditionally, parties would enter into litigation (court proceedings), which is a costly, long winded and stressful means of resolving a dispute with the dangers of not knowing what the courts will decide. Over the years, various methods of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) have been introduced into the construction industry as
a means to avoid lengthy and expensive litigation.
Mediation, Adjudication & Arbitration
The systems, are more common in commercial contracts as they will list a route of Dispute Resolution in the contract and there is a legal obligation for commercial construction contracts to include a right to adjudication for any disputes.
The problem lies with construction jobs in the private sector between home owner and builder, as there are no statutory routes to solve disputes and home owners and small builders are maybe not even aware of the options available.
WE CAN HELP...
There are a number of different routes where Norville-Brice can help both home owner and builder to resolve any issues by adding; knowledge, independence and neutral look at the issues and help formulate a resolution that works for all parties. Mediation in some form being the best option (RICS accredited Mediator).
