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The sector that needs
Construction and infrastructure is the single most dispute-intensive sector globally. Claims, variations, delays, defects, payment disputes, and force majeure arise on almost every major project — and the stakes are invariably high.
TheNeutrals.ORG™ maintains a specialist construction bench of certified neutrals with genuine technical and contractual expertise — engineers, quantity surveyors, lawyers, and project managers who understand NEC, FIDIC, JCT, and RICS from practice, not from textbooks.
What our construction
Disputed scope changes, unauthorised variations, valuation of engineer's instructions, and the downstream claims for additional cost and time that almost always follow.
Programme-based delay analysis, entitlement to EOT, concurrent delay, liquidated damages, and complex multi-party critical path disputes on infrastructure projects.
Disputed interim payment applications, withheld certificates, cash flow disputes, pay-when-paid clauses, set-off, and smash-and-grab adjudications.
Alleged defects during construction or in the defects liability period, latent defects in completed works, fitness for purpose obligations, and quality disputes requiring expert assessment.
Supply chain disruption, geopolitical events, and employer-caused disruption — determining entitlement under FIDIC Clause 19, NEC Clause 60.1(19), and bespoke provisions.
Main contractor–subcontractor disputes on back-to-back terms, nominated subcontractor claims, domestic subcontract payment disputes, and multi-tier supply chain liability.
Prevention first.
The most effective construction dispute instrument is the one embedded before a dispute arises. A Standing Neutral or DRB appointed at contract execution can prevent the majority of construction disputes from ever becoming formal claims.
Before any formal claim or proceedings — get an independent, structured assessment of the merits. The NER report gives all parties a clear, evidence-based view of risk, exposure, and realistic outcome before committing to arbitration.
For technical disputes with a defined question — valuation of a variation, assessment of a programme, determination of a defect. Expert Determination delivers a binding ruling from a sector specialist. Fast, authoritative, final.
INDS™-informed construction mediation — with a mediator who understands the contract, the programme, and the commercial pressures driving both sides. Singapore Convention enforcement for international projects.
Built for everyone
From pre-contract dispute system design and Standing Neutral appointment through to INE™ evaluation before committing to formal proceedings on a live claim.
Independent evaluation of extension of time entitlement, variation valuations, and loss and expense claims before entering formal dispute resolution under the contract.
Professional indemnity-sensitive dispute resolution, scope of services disputes, and fee recovery — where technical expertise in the engineer's role is essential.
Independent assessment of disputes that threaten project completion or security — providing the lender's legal team with an impartial expert view on exposure and options.
Neutral appointment for clients, expert witness referral, and co-referral arrangements — independent expert access without the conflicts of in-firm referral.
Public infrastructure dispute resolution where procurement rules, transparency obligations, and public accountability make the independence of the neutral critical.
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The form takes under 3 minutes. It is non-binding — it starts a conversation, not an obligation. If you want to complete the full application immediately, you can do that too.
The Certification Board reviews all expressions of interest and will contact you within 2 business days with next steps and the full application link.
Applications take 15 minutes and are reviewed in 5–7 days. No payment is required to apply. The certification fee applies only after approval.