Mediation – dispute resolution without the courts

As Structural Engineers Registration Limited marks 20 years of administering a building design certification scheme in Scotland, we take a look at the Scottish building control system and how the scheme works.

In this note developed for the IStructE Business Practice and Regulatory Control Committee, Geoff Hunt provides advice on the key elements of a contract, including fee arrangements.

Kevin Wright clarifies the responsibilities of IStructE members under the Code of Conduct if accepting an appointment relating to party wall matters.