Introduction to Adjudication Course being run by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Irish Branch. Cours Tutors are James Golden, Niall McGuinness & Gerry Monaghan.

1. CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF ARBITRATORS
Irish Branch
presents a CIArb accredited training event
Introduction to Adjudication
Date: 0930 – 1700, Thursday 8 May 2014
Venue: The Dublin Dispute Resolution Centre, Distillery Building, Church St,
Dublin 7
Course Director: Mr Niall McGuinness
Course Tutors: Mr James Golden, Mr Gerard Monaghan & Mr Niall
McGuinness
Synopsis
 The Construction Contract Act 2013 was enacted in July 2013 and a Commencement Order is anticipated
 The Act, in addition to regulating the payment provisions under construction contracts, will allow a party to a
construction contract to refer a dispute relating to payment to adjudication
 This course provides candidates with an understanding of the general principles of adjudication and includes
a comparison of the main ADR processes - arbitration, mediation and adjudication.
 This course is designed for those that wish to learn more about adjudication and its benefits to users, and
those that are considering further study to develop their knowledge in the field of adjudication and gain
membership with the Institute.
 The course will give candidates a basic understanding of the principles of good practice and procedure in
adjudication.
 The course is delivered over 1 day, and consists of a series of lectures and discussion workshops.
Candidates will be required to complete an assignment at the end of the course.
 Candidates who successfully complete the assignment will receive a CIArb Introductory Certificate and will
be eligible to apply for Associate grade membership of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
What is covered in the Syllabus?
 Comparison of dispute resolution procedures
 Construction Contract Act 2013
 Adjudication process
 Code of Practice
 Preparing notices and submissions
 The Adjudicator’s Decision
Bookings: €320 per delegate via the CIArb’s Irish Branch website (www.arbitration.ie) or by cheque via
attached booking form