Conflict Avoidance Management And Dispute Resolution Flashcards

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What order would you carry out the dispute resolution procedures

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  1. Negotiation
  2. Mediation
  3. Adjudication
  4. Arbitration/ litigation
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What is negotiation in dispute resolution

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Resolving differences between the parties informally

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What’s mediation

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The parties appoint an impartial mediator to provide their judgement in private to each party

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What’s adjudication

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An adjudicator is appointment to review the case. The adjudicators decision is binding unless arbitration/ litigation is required

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What’s arbitration

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The arbitrator is appointed to make a final binding decision privately (not in court)

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What’s litigation

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A final binding decision is made in courts

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The construction act gives every contract the right to what

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Adjudication

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How long does the adjudicator have to make a decision

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28 days from that date of their appointment

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Benefits of adjudication

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Quick - decision within 28 days of appointment

Allows disputes to be resolved as and when they arise which avoids unnecessary tensions and costs between parties

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Who can refer a dispute to adjudication and when can they do it

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Any party to a contract

Any time

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How can you apply for the nomination of an adjudicator under the construction act

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Apply via the RICS application form

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Outline the adjudication timeframe

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Party making the claim issues a notice of adjudication

Within 7 days parties agree an adjudicator

7-14 days the responding party issues their response

Adjudicator makes decision within 28 days of appointment

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