Differences will always occur on construction projects and parties require solutions. Dispute avoidance methods and early intervention in construction disputes can allow works to proceed without delay or extra costs. With increased investment in construction and infrastructure and the resurgence of the Irish construction industry, the need for practical guidance on dispute avoidance and non – litigious dispute resolution methods cannot be underestimated. This is a rapidly developing area, internationally with FIDIC, ICC, CIArb and others promoting Dispute Avoidance Boards, and at home in Ireland with the introduction of Project Boards, Standing Conciliator in Public Works Contracts, and the increased use of mediation for construction disputes. This one-day Conference which is a collaboration between Engineers Ireland and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators – Irish Branch will give delegates information on developments in this area, in the Irish context and
what is international best practice.
08.30: Registration and Tea / Coffee
09.00: Joint Opening of Conference by:
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Siobhan Fahey, Chairperson, Engineers Ireland Dispute Resolution Board
Gerard Monaghan, Chairman, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators – Ireland Branch
09.15: Session One: Moderator: Siobhan Fahey (EI, FIDIC & CIArb)
09:20 – 09:45 New Approaches to Dispute Avoidance in Projects ... Bill Morrissey (Chair CIArb Dispute Avoidance Ireland)
09:45 – 10:20 PWCs: Standing Conciliator and Project Boards ... David O’Brien (Office of Government Procurement)
10:20 – 11:00 How the Standing Conciliator and Project Boards are expected to work ... Professor Nael Bunni
TEA / COFFEE BREAK
11.20: Session Two: Moderator: Gerard Monaghan (Chair CIArb Ireland Branch)
11:20 – 11:50 Standing Conciliator and Project Boards; Employers’ Perspective ... Tim Ahern (EI -DRB)
11:50 – 12:20 Standing Conciliator and Project Boards; Contractors’ Perspective ... Hank Fogarty (EI -DRB)
12:20 – 12:50 The Power of Mediation in construction Disputes ...... Helen Kilroy Solicitor, McCann Fitzgerald
12:50 – 13:15 Panel Q & A Discussion
BUFFET LUNCH & NETWORKING
14.00: Session Three: Moderator: Gerard O'Brien (EI Conciliator & CIArb SIG Member)
14:00 – 14:40 The Pros and Cons of Conciliation in Ireland .... Dr. Brian Bond (EI Conciliator)
14:40 – 15:10 DABs under FIDIC contracts: General Overview .... Siobhan Fahey (EI, FIDIC & CIArb)
15:10 – 15:50 Dispute Avoidance under FIDIC contracts ..... Richard Appuhn (FIDIC Presidents List Adjudicator)
TEA / COFFEE BREAK
16.05: Session Four: Moderator: Gerard Monaghan, Chair, CIArb - Ireland Branch
16.05 - 16.35 Dispute Avoidance & the statutory adjudication system in UK .... Murray Armes (Adjudicator UK)
16:35 – 17:00 Collaborative Contracting and ADR ....Tom Carey (CIArb & Dublin Airport Authority)
17.00 - 17.30 Open Panel Discussion
17.30 Conference Close
Admission: Members of Engineers Ireland and Chartered Institute of Arbitrators €125.00 | Non-Members €175.00 CPD credit: 8.5 hours
Contact / Booking Details : cpdtraining@engineersireland.ie or 01- 6651305 engineersireland.ie/events/book-event.aspx?eid=9529
