I would like to update members on several current initiatives aimed at increasing engagement and reflecting the breadth of expertise within the Society.
Speakers List
A Speakers List has now been introduced on the Society’s website for members who wish to indicate their interest in speaking at conferences, seminars, and other public events. This initiative is intended to support members in promoting their professional expertise to the public and to assist organisers seeking suitably experienced speakers.
Use of the Speakers List is entirely at members’ discretion. Members may choose how they use this facility to help promote adjudication more widely, while also raising their own professional profile.
Rapporteurs List
We are also in the process of establishing a Rapporteurs List for members who would like to contribute reports on Society events. These reports will be included in future newsletters and will help capture and share the key discussions and outcomes from our activities.
Adjudication Society Golf Day(s)
On the social side, a questionnaire has recently been issued to members regarding the potential organisation of golfing day(s) in 2026. The response has been encouraging, and the Committee is now considering suitable venues and formats. Further information will be shared as these plans develop.
Membership Profile Categories
The membership profile categories has recently been updated on the website to ensure they better reflect the diversity of professional backgrounds within the Society and the evolving nature of construction disputes since the Society’s establishment. Members are encouraged to review and update their profiles accordingly.
Adjudication Society Newsletter
This newsletter again includes articles and items contributed by members, and contributions are always especially welcome. The deadline for articles for the next newsletter is 20 January 2026.
We warmly encourage members to contribute articles that may be of interest to Adjudication Society members. Please do not be concerned if a subject or case has been discussed previously; each contribution brings a unique professional perspective, and differing viewpoints are both valuable and welcomed.
Members who wish to contribute, or who would like further information on how to contribute are invited to contact me at bernadette@barkerconsultants.com.
Thank you for your continued involvement and support of the Society and I wish you a merry Christmas and a successful 2026.
Bernadette Barker
Vice-Chair
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