This page hosts our latest news, activities, events and updates all in one place. Content will be updated regularly so you will always have updated access at your fingertips.
Latest update - April 2026
Events coming up:
- Webinar: Supporting members in the Middle East Part 1 - Dispute Management in the Built Environment during periods of uncertainty | Thursday 23 April, 15:30 BST / 18:30 GST | Book your place
- In-person event: Why the Environment Agency is embracing conflict avoidance | Thursday 23 April, 17:00 BST | London | Reserve your place
- Webinar: Dispute Boards around the world – what we’ve learnt from global projects | Tuesday 28 April 2026, 16:00 BST | Book your place
- Webinar: Supporting members in the Middle East Part 2 - Professional Judgement and Dispute Avoidance in Commercial Real Estate During Periods of Uncertainty | Thursday 30 April 15:30 BST / 18:30 GST | Book your place
- In-person event: DRS Conference: The future of ADR | Save the date: 22 October 2026, London. Our flagship event in celebration of our 50th anniversary. This major event will bring together senior figures from across the dispute resolution community, the legal profession, industry, and academia to explore how ADR is evolving to meet the needs of the built environment.
- In-person event: London International Disputes Week - ADR tipping point: Balancing tradition and professionalism alongside transformation and progress | Wednesday 3 June | Book here
Catch up
We’re building a curated online library of articles, podcasts, and webinar recordings for you to access at your convenience. A selection is below:
- Event round-up: We hosted a special evening in March to thank all the members and professionals who have gone above and beyond in their support and championing of DRS over our 50 year history. A truly inspiring and joyful evening. You can view photos and our event write-up here.
- Webinar: Strengthening the construction industry: Addressing the pressures facing Tier 2 contractors. This fascinating webinar explored practical ways to strengthen collaboration and reduce disputes across the industry | Watch again
- Spotlight: As part of our DRS 50 celebrations, we are spotlighting trusted panel members whose expertise and commitment have helped shape dispute resolution practice across the built environment. Catch up on what Janey Milligan and Neil Boothroyd had to say when we interviewed them.
- Podcast: Surveyors using the RICS Conflict Avoidance Process (CAP) in contracts | Listen here
- Webinar: Commercial property reforms: What it means for landlord and tenant disputes | Watch again
DRS Training Programmes
There's no better time to join one of our training programmes. A selection of what's coming up is below:
RICS Mediation Training Programme
Tue 30 June 2026 – Wed 8 July 2026 | 08:30 - 17:30 BST | Online | 50 hours CPD - Book here
Dispute Resolution Programme for Advisers and Party Representatives
Tue 19 May 2026 – Thu 18 June 2026 | 13:30 - 16:30 BST | Online | 13 hours CPD - Book here
Diploma in Adjudication in the Construction Industry
Wed 10 June 2026 - 17 November 2027 | Online | 210 hours CPD - Book here
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