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    Meeting to resolve disputes


    The module comprises three main parts, each one contributing to an understanding of the aspects of the construction sector that are impacted by dispute resolution procedures. The breakdown of this module is as follows:

     

    Part 1 – Review of principles of dispute resolution and disputes

    Part 2 – Overview of existing dispute resolution options

    Part 3 – Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in common construction contracts.


    • Study Guide Folder
      Students must
      Mark as done

      Users intending to undertake the examination for this module are advised that this forms the primary material which is to be covered in depth and examined.



    • Academic Readings Folder

      The examination for this module assumes that the user has read all these articles which supplement the Study Guide. Some extensive texts are included for general reference purposes only.



    • Legislation and Rules Folder

      This folder contains examples of national Legislation and Organisation Rules dealing with various forms of Dispute Resolution - all practical documentation which students should examine and compare to similar material in their own countries

    • Extensive Texts as Non-Required Reading Material Folder

      The documents lodged here all develop the primary content of the course material to an in-depth level. Whilst not required readings for students, this content can add considerably to their knowledge of the subject matter and can be useful in their future careers 

    • Inter-User Communication Forum
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      This forum is provided for the use of Users to facilitate communication amongst them. The intention is not to provide a 'chat' function but to encourage Users to discuss issues related to the course that are of mutual interest - for example the sharing of information / views etc on an assignment. 

    • Assignment Dispute Resolution 2025
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      The attached file entitled "How to participate in the arbitration process" (Extracted from 'Dispute Resolution' - Pretorius (Ed): 1993) forms the framework to this exercise and should be read prior to starting the assignment activities.

      You are to make contact with a Quantity Surveyor that has personal experience in arbitration proceedings, and to identify an arbitration with which they have been involved. Using this as reference point / case study, you should consider, together with the arbitrator, the list of activities in the attachment and compile a detailed set of proposals covering all items, as they would ideally be handled in resolving the dispute. Full details supporting each item proposal should be provided, indicating all the considerations that would have to be taken into account.  

      This assignment contributes 50% towards the total module mark 

    • Dispute Resolution quiz 2025
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      This quiz is based on material made available to learners - particularly the Study Guide. Learners are required to attempt all questions. The total number of marks that may be attained is 10 marks.

    • Dispute Resolution Supplementary Exam 2025 Quiz
      Students must
      Mark as done

      This exam contributes 40% towards the final mark for this module. 

      This question paper consists of 2 questions. You are required to answer BOTH  of the questions provided. 

      Clearly mark the question number as indicated on the question sheet for each answer provided. 

      Candidates are advised to set out their work clearly, concisely and logically.



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    QS Policies and Procedures in Africa

    This section provides a number of short video interviews with senior figures in the Quantity Surveying fraternity based in African countries other than South Africa. The intention is to provide expert, personal observations on quantity surveying practices and procedures which supplement the material supplied in the Module Study Guide which describes the situation as experienced in South Africa. 

    To access an interview that relates to Malawi, (Mr. Charles Chiocha), please insert the YouTube link that follows by inserting into your browser search portal: https://youtu.be/Yg4u-jYQgXY

    To access an interview that relates to Ghana, (Dr. Gabriel Nani and Mr David Korda), please insert the YouTube link that follows by inserting into your browser search portal: https://youtu.be/6MjR4LQF2ls

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    YouTube Informational Video 1

    An interview with a senior construction disputes practitioner in South Africa. 

    The video can be accessed by following link  https://youtu.be/TSJSE6w1oTc

    Do this by highlighting this link address, copy it to your clipboard, exit to your web browser (eg Chrome), paste it into the address box and click - it will then open up from YouTube