Alternative Dispute Resolution 'ADR' takes a variety of forms with mediation
and conciliation being the most common.
Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Construction Industry.
Each of the processes involves a different level of third party participation with the main aim being to encourage and assist parties to come to a 'win-win' solution often based on commercial reality. Our pro-active approach and hands-on understanding of the construction industry helps all Parties achieve a satisfactory conclusion to their dispute.
Conciliation:
Conciliation is a without prejudice non-binding dispute resolution process in which an independent third party assists the Parties to settle their difference. CDR can either act as the conciliator or represent a party in the conciliation process. Conciliation is viewed as a less adversarial process and as such the Parties are more inclined to be able to continue to deal with each other after the issue has been agreed making it a valuable tool in many spheres and industries where continuing relationships are essential.
Mediation:
CDR has fully accredited and practising mediators in-house who can undertake and advise in this form of ADR. Mediation is a consensual and confidential process. It is a quick and very cost effective method for the resolution of both commercial and civil disputes. Carried out in days as opposed to the months and even years in other forms of dispute resolution, it should not be overlooked in times of financial constraint. Cost and time considerations are definite drivers in Parties’ minds when deciding upon dispute resolution methods and mediation is certainly increasing in popularity. Coupled with the obvious cost and time benefits and the flexibility and relative informality of the process; mediation has much to offer.