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What Is expert determination and why is it important in construction?
11 Aug 2025
Expert determination is a form of alternative dispute resolution used to resolve disputes without going through litigation or arbitration. Whilst it's used across sectors, it has become particularly relevant in the construction industry, where disputes often hinge on detailed technical issue.
Building trust in disputes across the Middle East: why expertise matters
08 Aug 2025
Capital projects in the Middle East routinely exceed planned schedules by over 80%, with claims as high as one‑third of total expenditure. At the heart of these disputes lie a small set of predictable and sometimes avoidable causes.
Preparing built environment professionals for mediation
30 Jul 2025
Five practical ways to prepare for Mediation Training.
How mediation supports dispute resolution in the Middle East
24 Jul 2025
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is home to some of the world’s most ambitious construction projects. However, with scale comes complexity and, as such, a rise in disputes.
The role of adjudication in South African construction markets
01 Jul 2025
As construction activity grows across South Africa and the wider region, so too does the likelihood of disputes. Delays, cost overruns, incomplete designs, and payment conflicts are increasingly common, often putting pressure on relationships, cashflow, and project delivery.
The role and responsibilities of expert witnesses in the built environment
20 Jun 2025
Expert witnesses are an integral part of legal and tribunal proceedings across the built environment.
RICS signs important cooperation agreement with the Indian Council of Arbitration
09 Jun 2025
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Dispute Resolution Service (DRS) and the Indian Council of Arbitration (ICA) signed an agreement to enable much closer working, collaboration and cooperation.
RICS Strengthens Ties with India’s Legal and Infrastructure Sectors
22 May 2025
Over the past two weeks, RICS made a powerful impact in India as DRS Executive Director, John Fletcher, and Head of DRS Education, Mrs Raj Sohal, delivered the renowned RICS Mediation Training Programme to a full house at the India International Arbitration Centre (IIAC) in Delhi.
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