The Editor interviews the construction team of DLA in their superb new Edinburgh office, on a number of issues. Many thanks to Fenella Mason and her team in the Scottish practice of DLA's Construction and Engineering Group for their assistance.
1. LB: As you are aware some of the ANBs are examining the capability of their adjudication panels. How much do you think today’s Adjudicator is different from when this process started five years ago?
Len Bunton
The Editor interviews the construction team of DLA in their superb new Edinburgh office, on a number of issues. Many thanks to Fenella Mason and her team in the Scottish practice of DLA's Construction and Engineering Group for their assistance.
1. LB: As you are aware some of the ANBs are examining the capability of their adjudication panels. How much do you think today’s Adjudicator is different from when this process started five years ago?
We are pleased to send you the August 2003 Newsletter with full details of the Second Annual Conference and details of the proposed constitution etc. We again have some interesting thoughts on the adjudication process and also some very interesting case produced by Nick Gould. Have you looked at our website which is crammed with very useful articles and commentaries.
The Editor Posed the following questions to members b:
“What do you think was the most significant development in Adjudication during 2003?” [please not England winning the World Cup, anonymous Scotsman ]
“What is the most significant change you would like to see in 2004 ?”
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The 2003 Annual Conference was a great success with 160 delegates attending, and we have had a great deal of positive feed back. The workshop format is an opportunity to hear everyone’s views on the process. Grateful thanks to the team who put this together, and particularly Martin Potter a patient and careful organiser!!
Well done to Bob Davis who was a splendid Chairman on the day.
We are pleased to send you the last Newsletter of 2003. We again have some int [and quarterly thereafter] and we should have a comprehensive case summary then, but cases are also on the website as well as articles etc.
Grateful thanks to our many contributors during the years.
Interview Corner
On the spot – John Riches
In the hot seat this month is John Riches, one of the UK’s most experienced Adjudicators.
It is with great sorrow that we have to inform members that Carol Chapman, wife of Peter Chapman, our founder, died suddenly on 8th February. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Peter and his family.
Dear Members, a shorter than usual Newsletter this Summer but again some interesting news and an update on case from Nick Gould. Regional activities are good and there is no shortage of interest in exploring and debating, differing issues in Adjudication. Attached is the flyer relating to the Annual Conference to be held in November in London.
Dear Members, not too much to report on the Adjudication front but we again have some
interesting contributions to consider and in particular some thoughts from Tony Bingham.
Chairman Guy Cottam refers to the latest news on the Latham Review and members will find