ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
EVRA provides alternative dispute resolution services to resolve complex disputes on construction and engineering projects, through our appointment as mediators or independent experts.
Mediation
Our panel of Mediators are experienced construction professionals accredited by professional bodies such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) as Commercial and Civil Mediators. Through our appointment as a neutral party, our Mediators deliver a dynamic, structured and interactive process to assist the disputing parties to resolve the conflict through the use of specialised communication and negotiating techniques.
Expert Determination
Expert determination is a process by which single or multiple issues between parties are submitted, by agreement of the parties, to one or more experts for determination. The determination can be binding if agreed by the parties.
THE ADVANTAGES OF MEDIATION AND EXPERT DETERMINATION
The processes are confidential.
The parties agree on the expert or mediator, this ensures that the person chosen has the relevant experience and expertise.
Both processes are neutral and flexible.
Avoids expensive dispute proceedings.
Long and costly disputes detrimentally affect long standing relationships between parties. ADR process tend to be shorter and less confrontational.
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