The Session
In construction, disputes are common but resolving them through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods can be faster, more cost-effective, and less adversarial than traditional litigation. ADR approaches—negotiation, mediation, expert determination, and arbitration—offer structured pathways for parties to address and resolve conflicts with flexibility and expertise.

In this presentation, Wayne Black, Architect & Accredited Expert Determiner, will explore various ADR methods and demonstrate how a Dispute Resolution Specialist (as a non-lawyer) can assist in resolving disputes without legal proceedings. By leveraging industry expertise and conflict resolution skills, such specialists provide a valuable alternative to litigation, offering efficient and tailored solutions for construction and architectural conflicts.

Wayne Black
Wayne Black has over 40 years of experience in design and construction. As a registered architect and a member of various architectural associations, Wayne also offers services such as expert determination, mediation, negotiation and expert witness reporting.

Wayne completed both mediation & expert determination courses by the Resolution Institute in 2021 and has recently become an accredited expert determiner. Together with his experience, knowledge and expertise as a registered design practitioner, he offers a comprehensive skill set.

This one hour session offers 1 formal CPD point, performance criteria addressed are 1 and 16 from the AACA National Standard of Competency for Architects 2021.

RAA members are eligible to utilise the discount code available in the member content area for free attendance of this session.