Since 2009, RICS DRS has been operating in New South Wales as an Authorised Nominating Authority under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999, the relevant legislation that provides rapid solutions to construction disputes.

We also have provided a section of highly detailed information about the entire New South Wales security of payment process in our BCISOPA Knowledge Base.

• Visit the BCISOPA knowledge base

Operating as an ANA in New South Wales

RICS DRS has the statutory power to nominate adjudicators to construction disputes within New South Wales. To apply for adjudication, please review the required adjudication forms and tools or download one of our application forms after your peruse our fees structure.

We also provide training for both prospective adjudicators as well as education for the general public.

We have a dedicated panel of adjudicators which consists of both RICS and non-RICS members from a variety of backgrounds relevant to the construction industry.

The adjudication branch of RICS Dispute Resolution Service is regulated by NSW Government Procurement.

• Read the NSW Government Procurement’s information on security of payment
• Review our NSW adjudication fees.
• Find out more about training and qualifications.