Introduction in Construction Adjudication
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This course is the start of the journey towards understanding Construction Adjudication and its practice and purpose in the commercial world.

Membership
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The course is also relevant to those candidates seeking to gain certified APD (Advocate Prime Dispute) membership designation. 

​Course Structure: 
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Day 1: 09:30-18:00 - Classroom Day
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The objectives of the course are as follows: ​​
  • Provide an overview of Construction adjudication theory and background;
  • Basic overview of Acts and regulations;
  • Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996;
  • The Scheme for Construction Contracts (England and Wales) Regulations 1998 (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2011;
  • Adjudicator's jurisdiction and powers;
  • Provide an overview of the arbitration process and procedures from start to end (process, timetable, submissions and meeting with the parties);
  • Adjudication around the World;
  • The UK Courts and Adjudication;
  • Compare construction Adjudication to other means of dispute avoidance and resolution mechanisms;
  • Provide an overview of decisions and enforcement.

Who should attend this Course: ​
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  • Candidates seeking to support industry with an alternative to litigation and to improve their understanding of construction adjudication;
  • Industry professionals (specifically construction Industry);
  • Aspiring adjudicators;
  • Public sector;
  • Private sector;
  • Third sector.

Assessment:
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This module is not assessed in a formal manner but does require candidates to undertake a degree of preparation before attending and 100% attendance is required.
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​Entry Requirements:

There are no specific entry requirements. This course is an Introduction and is a precursor to "Module 2: Diploma in Construction Adjudication.
​It is appropriate for candidates who require a basic understanding of Adjudication and provides the basis on which those who wish to join Prime Dispute as an APD (Advocate Prime Dispute) member.

Course Educators: TBC
Diploma in Construction Arbitration

The Prime Dispute Diploma in Construction Adjudication is aimed at candidates who are seeking to become an adjudicator and/or represent parties in adjudication proceedings and support the construction industry in resolving disputes as an alternative to litigation. This course is for candidates within the construction Industry who have a background in construction.

Membership
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Candidates who complete and pass the complete module (including parts A & B) will gain our MPD (Member Prime Dispute) membership designation and the Diploma in Construction Adjudication. In certain cases the Educator/Prime Dispute may agree that a candidate who completes and passes this course should receive an FPD (Fellow Prime Dispute) membership designation.​

The objectives of the course are as follows:

Module 2 is split in to two parts (parts A & B):
Part A) Law, Practice and Procedure
Part B) Production of an Enforceable Decision
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Part (A) Law, Practice and Procedure
  • Understand the role of an construction adjudicator, key elements of the construction adjudication process and responsibilities (appointment, rights, duties, independence, impartiality, confidentiality, conflicts, business ethics); 
  • Demonstrate an understanding of construction adjudication, including Legislation, regulations and
    appropriate procedures; 
  • Demonstrate how to manage, process and conduct the adjudication for all parties involved within the process;
  • Demonstrate how to assess and apply the principles and legal requirements of a construction adjudication, whilst understanding the role of the judiciary regarding stages within an adjudication;
  • Understand the requirements of an enforceable adjudicator's decision;
  • Demonstrate ability to differentiate construction adjudication legislation in different jurisdictions and practical skills in preparing and progressing an adjudication;
  • Demonstrate how to assess issues and apply the law of construction adjudication appropriately.

Part B) Production of an Enforceable Decision
  • Be robust and clear in recognising and evaluating evidence;
  • Manage issues that arise from the parties’ submissions;
  • Be able to articulate and deal with all the issues that may arise in accordance with the law;
  • Manage discursive and operative parts of the Adjudication Decision;
  • Manage the parties’ costs and interest in a Decision;
  • Manage the construction adjudication process effectively from start to end and gain the skills required to produce an Enforceable Decision;
  • Write and deliver an accurate, reasoned and enforceable decision.

Course Structure: 
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Part A: 9 day : 09:30-18.00
Part B: 5 days (excluding private study) : 09:30-18.00 (max group of 5)

Part A

Part A is delivered over nine days. This includes lectures, tutorials and discussion workshops dealing with Law, Practice and Procedure.

On the final day of the course a 3 hour open book written examination will take place.

The examination is either a pass or fail. Candidates must achieve a minimum of 52%. Candidates who fail the examination will be required to re-sit the examination before they can proceed on to Part B.

An Educator will mark the examination and submit the results to Prime Dispute. Results will be sent to candidates within seven to ten weeks. Prime Dispute will inform the candidates with regard to their results. 

Part B 

Part B is delivered over a period of 5 days groups of a maximum of 6 candidates. This will include face-to-face/online tutorials on the production of an enforceable decision. Part B provides the requisite knowledge of and practice in all the requirements of producing an enforceable Decision. This module is essential for candidates who wish to progress to practice as an adjudicator.

Prior to the 5 days, candidates will be sent a reading list as well as a set of reading materials focusing on Production of an Enforceable Decision. Candidates are required to read this material prior to attending Part B of the 5 day course.

During the 5 days, candidates will be required to start working on producing an enforceable Decision. The Educator will provide the candidates with the information relating to the dispute and they will need to complete and submit their enforceable Decision to the educator on the final day. Any candidate that does not submit an enforceable decision will be deemed as a fail and awarded zero marks.

An Educator will mark the decision (with reasons, so Prime Dispute can determine the appropriate membership designation the candidate should receive) and submit the results to Prime Dispute. Results are sent to candidates normally seven to ten weeks from the date of the submission of the enforceable decision. Prime Dispute will inform the candidates regarding the results and membership designation achieved.

Candidates who wish to undertake Parts A and B separately (as part of a development programme) should contact Prime Dispute to discuss the appropriate fees.
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Who should attend this Course: ​​

The module is aimed not only at the construction sector, but also at other professionals who may be involved in Adjudication. A legal qualification will not be a pre-requisite for the admission on the module. However, Candidates will need to remain in mind references and materials discussed by the Educators will be legally focused.

Assessment:

Candidates will be assessed after the module has been completed (Part A & B) and this will be based upon one assessment for each part (parts A & B) either a pass or fail. If candidates fail feedback will be prepared by the Educator. Any Candidates who do fail the assessment will only be required to re-sit the appropriate assessment (A or B) or similar as requested by Prime Dispute. Candidates will be informed by Prime Dispute of the results. Candidates are also required to prepare prior to attendance and 100% attendance is required. In certain circumstances Prime Dispute may provide the option for candidates to opt for the dissertation option, in which the candidate will produce a dissertation of 12,000-words on a topic of their own choosing but in the sphere of construction adjudication.​
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Entry Requirements:
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  • Completed a degree in construction, or a degree with a substantial law or construction content, or who have other legal qualifications and/or substantial professional construction experience may be permitted. An understanding in adjudication and actively worked in industry for over 10 years. Completed Prime Dispute's Introduction to Adjudication. Prime Dispute has the sole discretion to accept an individual who has other similar experiences, qualifications or knowledge.

Course Educators: TBC
Construction Adjudication - Panels (Optional) 

This Module is aimed and available to candidates after they have successfully completed 'Module 2: Diploma in Construction Adjudication' or have been invited to join 'Prime Dispute's Adjudication Panel'.

Membership 

This course is for candidates who are
seeking to gain FPD (Fellow Prime Dispute) membership designation.

All candidates who are seeking to join Prime Dispute Specialist Panels must meet all requirements as stipulated in the 'Criteria for inclusion on Prime Dispute's Panels'.

All candidates who are seeking to join as an Educator for Prime Dispute must meet the 'Terms and Conditions' for Educators'.

​Course Structure: 
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DAY 1 : 09:30-18:30 - Classroom Day

The objectives of the course are as follows: ​
  • Understand the needs and expectations of B2C and B2B clients in construction adjudication;
  • Understanding of business ethics and conflict of interests;
  • Understanding and working with parties with a set of Act, Regulation and Procedures; Managing Adjudication contract clauses and agreements.

Who should attend this Course: ​
  • Candidates who would like to join Prime Dispute's Construction Adjudication Panel;
  • Individuals who would like to develop their roles as an industry educator in Construction Adjudication.
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Assessment:

Write a brief action plan about how you wish to take Construction Adjudication forward in your career. This action plan will support Candidates to place their vision into action. Candidates are also required to prepare prior to attendance and 100% attendance is required.
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Entry Requirements:

Requirements: Successfully completed 'Module 2: Diploma in Construction Adjudication' (or similar), or have received a personal invitation from Prime Dispute to attend.
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Course Educators: TBC