It is an unfortunate fact that in a small number of construction contracts, disputes arise. In order to help avoid the use of litigation (as promoted by government and by the courts themselves), the RIBA offers a number of alternative dispute resolution processes to the disputing parties.
The document below outlines some of the options that may be available to parties in dispute, whether that be architects and their clients, or parties to a construction contract.
Please see the links on the left hand side of the page for more detailed information on the processes.