On 1 November 2015, Eng. Aisha Nadar delivered a more specified Seminar focusing on mediation of construction disputes under the title: “Cost Effective Management of Construction Disputes: The Role Mediation can play”. Eng. Nadar amply presented the different dispute settlements techniques and their relevance to the nature of the construction industry. This included Mediation, Negotiation, Arbitration, Dispute Review Board (DRB), Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB), Dispute Boards, Expert Determination. The speech revealed a thorough analysis of risk and risk allocation tools and techniques in construction projects. The role of mediation was particularly stressed with special emphasis on its cost effective privilege.
The seminar witnessed lively discussions and wide-scaled attendance.