Resolve your building and construction disputes quickly and cost effectively
We offer a full range of private dispute resolution processes to resolve your building or construction dispute. If you are a homeowner, principal, builder, contractor, subcontractor, tradie, or related professional (e.g. architect, designer, QS) and whether you work on residential, commercial, or infrastructure projects, we can help you identify the process that best meets your needs.
Our processes
We offer adjudication under the Construction Contracts Act 2002 (the CCA). We also offer a full range of other dispute resolution processes, including mediation, expert determination, arbitration, arb-med, contractual adjudication, and dispute review boards. We can tailor our processes to the dispute and your needs.
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Options
CCA Adjudication
Mediation
Arbitration
Arb-Med
Expert Determination
Contractual Adjudication
Dispute Review Boards
Types of disputes BDT resolves
Building Disputes
Painting Disputes
Plumbing Disputes
Concrete Disputes
Joinery Disputes
Design Work Disputes
Engineering Disputes
Flooring Disputes
Electrical Disputes
Landscaping Disputes
Quantity Surveyor Disputes
Drainage Disputes
Tiling Disputes
Roofing Disputes
Waterproofing Disputes
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Latest news and articles
For the latest updates, news, and articles about dispute resolution and our services, please visit our Knowledge Hub. We regularly update this section with insightful and informative content that can help you better understand the dispute resolution landscape.
Resolve your commercial lease rent review dispute quickly and cost-effectively
Unfortunately, rent review disputes are common, especially in the current economic climate. They are often stressful, time-consuming and expensive and may damage the ongoing relationship between the landlord and the tenant.
What are your options if you are involved in a rent review dispute?
What adjudicators want! Tips for experts in construction contract delay claims
Expert evidence plays a crucial role in construction contract delay claims, often determining the outcome of disputes. Expert evidence often makes or breaks a party’s case, and considerable sums are
A doctrine of “temporary disconformity”? Although intrigued, the Court of Appeal will not investigate further
The New Zealand Court of Appeal (the Court) has declined a construction company’s application for leave to appeal a decision of the High Court.
In Van den Anker Construction Limited v Wilson McKay Trustee Company Limited[1], the Court heard arguments from the construction company, Van Den Anker Construction Limited (VDAC), that the Court should consider the case on public importance grounds.
VDAC argued that a doctrine of “temporary disconformity” applied. In considering the matter, the Court could help answer an open question about a doctrine that may or may not have currency in New Zealand. Despite somewhat agreeing with VDAC, the Court found that such a doctrine, if it existed, would not apply to the facts anyway.
Note: Please note that the information contained in these articles is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter and is not intended as legal advice. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances. The content may not reflect current legal developments and is subject to revision without notice.