Dispute Resolution
Methods for resolving conflicts, including adjudication, arbitration, and litigation, often mandated by statutes like the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996,. Covers procedures such as the Calderbank offer and the use of the Construction Industry Model Arbitration Rules (CIMAR),.
Adjudication
A statutory or contractual process for the rapid, interim resolution of disputes to ensure cash flow is maintained during a project.
Affidavit
A sworn written statement of evidence used in civil actions.
Arbitration
The settlement of disputes by referring matters to the decision of an independent tribunal consisting of one or more arbitrators.
Counterclaim
A claim for damages brought by a defendant against the claimant in legal proceedings.
Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB)
A panel formed of one or three people jointly appointed by the parties to decide on disputes if an engineer's determination is not agreed.
Expert Witness
A witness who gives evidence based upon their expert knowledge of some facet of the case.