...Haytham Besaiso; Peter Fenn; Margaret Emsley Purpose This paper aims to investigate the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques in the Palestinian construction industry. It also seeks to identify some of the drivers and barriers to the greater use of particular ADR techniques...

... their opinions, views and perceptions of the admission of oral contracts to statutory adjudication. Originality/value – The research is anticipated to be of particular benefit to parties considering referring an oral contract to adjudication. Adjudication Dispute resolution Local democracy Oral...

... Abolition of contracts in writing Adjudication Construction industry Cash flow Dispute resolution HGCRA 1996 Act United Kingdom The construction sector is a major part of the UK economy (Cabinet Office, 2011). The sector is worth about £110 billion per annum. The industry is highly fragmented...

... could be improved by imposing regulations on builders, including by mandating the use of written contracts for building work which are required to contain particular terms, requiring builders to be licensed and insured, and by introducing a consumer‐friendly form of dispute resolution for home building...