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RICS DRS now an Authorised Nominating Authority in Tasmania

RICS DRS — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:43:27 +0000

On the 30th June 2010, Kerry Crowder, Security of Payments Official, approved RICS DRS as a Nominating Authority (NA) under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act (2009). We are now available to receive adjudication applications for this jurisdiction.

RICS DRS is the world’s largest provider of alternative dispute resolution services in land, property and construction. RICS Dispute Resolution Service offers a complete range of methods for resolving disputes including: adjudication, expert determination, expert witness, mediation and arbitration.

We will soon be running an adjudication training course specifically for the Tasmanian jurisdiction. If you are interested in becoming an adjudicator, or wish to acquire the skills relevant to the operating of the Tasmanian security of payment act, or have questions regarding adjudication or our other alternative dispute services please free feel to contact us for further information our office on 1300 953 459.

DRS Open for Adjudication Business in Australian Capital Territory.

RICS DRS — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 01:32:55 +0000

On the 1st July 2010, David Middlemiss, Constructions Occupations Registar of ACT Planning and Land Authority, approved RICS DRS as an Authorised Nominating Authority (ANA) under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act (2009). We are now available to receive adjudication applications for this jurisdiction.

The RICS DRS is the world’s largest provider of alternative dispute resolution services in land, property and construction. RICS Dispute Resolution Service offers a complete range of methods for resolving disputes including: adjudication, expert determination, expert witness, mediation and arbitration.

We will soon be running an adjudication training course specifically for the Australian Capital Territory jurisdiction. If you are interested in becoming an adjudicator, or wish to acquire the skills relevant to the operating of the Australian Capital Territory security of payment act, or have questions regarding adjudication or our other alternative dispute services please free feel to contact us for further information our office on 1300 953 459

Adjudication in the News: Simcorp V Titans – Round 2

RICS DRS — Wed, 19 May 2010 04:11:29 +0000

Only yesterday did we write about Simcorp’s adjudication win against the Titans Rugby League club. No sooner than we had written about this on the DRS blog, another twist in the narrative occured.

Late yesterday afternoon, the Supreme Court overruled the adjudicator’s decision, ruling that the decision was to be set aside. On face value, this was due to question marks over the validity of the payment claim.

You can read the Supreme Court ruling by clicking on the following link.

You can also read more about the change in events by having a look at the Courier Mail, Sydney Morning Herald and ABC News articles on the internet.

Tasmanian Security of Payment

RICS DRS — Tue, 18 May 2010 04:37:47 +0000

As some of you may know, the Tasmanian government has approved security of payment legislation late last year and are currently in the process of approving authorised nominating authorities. The RICS DRS have applied to become a nominating authority in this jurisdiction. While similar in scope to the security of payment legislation in Queensland and New South Wales, the Tasmanian legislation includes some new aspects including some scope for domestic adjudication against home owners, elements which are not included within the Queensland and New South Wales implementations of Security of Payment. Subject to state approval, the RICS DRS will be conducting adjudication training for Tasmanian practitioners. Indicative pricing for these courses are as follows:

$2500 for the adjudicator qualification.
$1320 for attendees not wanting the adjudicator qualification.
Discounts are available for members of various industry bodies.

At this stage the course will be scheduled June/July 2010. Please contact us to register your interest in attending this course.

Simcorp pursue Titans via Security of Payment

RICS DRS — Tue, 18 May 2010 04:18:36 +0000

Gold Coast builder Simcorp successfully pursued a payment claim against the Gold Coast Titans Rugby League Club by using the adjudication process encapsulated within the Queensland Building and Construction Industry Payments Act.

You can read more about the case at the following sources.

If you’re interested in knowing more about security of payment and how to use the legislation, consult our adjudication knowledge base or download an application form.

DRS Insolvency Seminars

RICS DRS — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:10:05 +0000

The RICS DRS are holding a series of seminars throughout Australia on insolvency in the construction industry.

Difficult economic times have seen a rise in the rate of default of parties involved in the building and construction industry. Insolvency is unfortunately all too often a reality in the industry and parties

Have a look at our event flyer for more information on dates and venues.

Join the RICS DRS Mailing List

RICS DRS — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:18:53 +0000

The RICS DRS are proud to announce the implementation of the RICS DRS mailing list. If you wish to keep on top of the news from within the dispute resolution industry, discover the latest information on security of payment within Oceania, or simply keep aware of RICS and RICS DRS events, we encourage you to sign up to the mailing list.

You can sign up on via filling out your information below and following the prompts, or through the contact information page.

If you have any issues with signing up, feel free to get in contact us!

QBSA Licensing and BCIPA: Seminar Announcement

RICS DRS — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:23:23 +0000

Considering the often confusing nature of QBSA licensing, particularly with regards to the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act, the RICS DRS have scheduled an expert discussion seminar on this issue featuring keynote presentations from the Queensland Building Services Authority and Holding Redlich lawyers. This seminar seeks to address questions over the ramifications of licensing on the adjudication process and how best to tackle any such issues.

The seminar takes place in Brisbane on the 28th of April and all are welcome to attend. Please view our event flyer for further information on how to attend. You may download this flyer by clicking on this link.

NSW Security of Payment Training

RICS DRS — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:17:43 +0000

RICS DRS are proud to announce the next date in our popular intensive training series on New South Wales’s Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act. The course is set to be held in Sydney on the 11th of June 2010.

You can view the details of the course by downloading the course flyer.

Please visit our updated training schedule or security of payment training page for more details on how to register.

We look forward to seeing you at this event!

RICS CPD Lunch : BCIPA Five Years On – Where To From Here?

RICS DRS — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:16:43 +0000

Dear Industry Colleague,

RICS Queensland cordially invites you to attend our March CPD lunch presented by Troy Lewis, partner with esteemed law firm, Holding Redlich.

The Building & Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 was created to provide an alternative to the court system and is a quick and easy cost-effective solution to resolving payment disputes. Five years on; has it worked and what changes are being considered to the Act?

Troy is a recognised industry expert in relation to Security of Payment work (both adjudication and appeals from adjudication decision) having advised on and/or been involved in Security of Payment matters in Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia and the Northern Territory. Troy is also the author of the Annotated RICS BCIPA on-line guide and (Please note: This is a recognised CPD event by: Valuers Registration Board of Queensland = 1.5 points)

Download the flyer by clicking here.

Sponsorship Would like to be a Corporate Sponsor for our next RICS CPD Event? If so, your company can achieve this for only $500.00! or; Alternatively, become a Corporate Sponsor (including table of 10) for $1,400.00 – If you wish to be one of our Event sponsors please contact Siân Retchless at sretchless@rics.org.au

Please find further details of this event attached.

Date: Thursday, 25th March 2010.

Venue: The Brisbane Club Post Office Square, 241 Adelaide Street Brisbane

Time: Arrival at 12.00pm for lunch served between 12.30 – 14.00 pm

Dress Code: Smart business attire

Cost*:

$95.00 per person
$90.00 per person for a table of 8 or 10 and;
$50.00 for a retired member or student

*(All are inclusive of GST) Please note that payment at the door cannot be accepted.

If you would like to attend, please complete the attached registration form and return to RICS Queensland either via fax: (07) 3360 0222 or Mail: PO Box 7815, Waterfront Place, Brisbane, QLD, 4001.

We look forward to seeing you at this event.