Expertise

The Building Disputes Tribunal (BDT) has a long history of providing professional dispute resolution services to both the private and public sector, covering both individuals and businesses.

To find out more about some of the areas we have specific expertise in, select from the options below.

If you don’t see what you’re looking for, contact our Registry staff who will be able to advise you further.

Painting Disputes

Painting and decorating adds the final touches to any new build or renovation. It is vital to the parties that they receive work of high quality. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. We are here to help all parties reach a resolution when disputes arise.

Plumbing Disputes

Whether the dispute concerns a leaky shower or faulty water pipes, BDT has the expertise, experience and processes available to assist you to reach a speedy resolution for your plumbing dispute.

Building Disputes

Building and construction disputes can be complex, contentious and costly. Our services are designed to help by bringing about a speedy resolution to building disputes.

Concrete Disputes

Concrete work is generally undertaken in difficult conditions with weather conditions playing a critical role. Sometimes cracks may appear in the finished product and the cost to fix conrete issues can be significant. Our services are designed to help when disputes arise.

Joinery Disputes

Joinery disputes can arise from many causes and when they do, it is important to have processes available that can help resolve the dispute in a timely and effective way. We are here to help.

Design Work Disputes

A great design can make or break a construction project. Therefore great care and skill is expected in this area. If a dispute arises, we have the expertise and processes available to assist you to resolve the dispute quickly and efficiently.

Engineering Disputes

Engineering acts as the foundation for any long standing construction. Disputes can be costly and time consuming. Our processes can help streamline the dispute resolution process.

Flooring Disputes

Completing the flooring of any construction project can be a costly undertaking. However, sometimes this part is rushed due to time constraints resulting in sub par work. Our services are here to help in these situations.

Electrical Disputes

Our experts are well versed in the various types of electrical disputes that can occur. Contact us today to see how we can assist you to resolve disagreement quickly and efficiently.

Landscaping Disputes

Landscaping disputes can arise out of poor contractual documentation, defective work or materials. Our specialists are available to help you navigate this area, and resolve your dispute promptly.

QS Disputes

Disputes relating to quantity surveying come up from time to time. When they do, our services are available to help resolve them quickly and efficiently.

Drainage Disputes

Efficient and effective drainage is often key to the success of the construction. When disputes arise, they can be time consuming and costly. Let our trained service provider help you resolve them promptly.

Tiling Disputes

What do you do if you believe that the tiling work has been completed incorrectly? Contact us, we can help guide you towards a process to resolve your dispute quickly and efficiently

Roofing Disputes

Roofing disputes can be complex and expensive. Let us help you by providing an expert to listen to both sides and come to a fair resolution.

Waterproofing Disputes

Our services can help you find solutions to your disputes without having to publicly litigate your waterproofing disputes. We can guide you to a process that helps you resolve the dispute quickly and efficiently.