Services
Construction and architectural dispute resolution.
LEMEG Resolve helps employers, contractors, architects and other consultants to resolve disputes arising from building and construction contracts, without the cost and delay of a court case where an alternative process is available.
The processes we offer
Mediation
A neutral person helps the parties reach their own agreement. Suited to disputes where the parties want to keep working together.
Read →Arbitration
A private process in which an arbitrator hears both sides and issues a final and binding award.
Read →Adjudication
A fast decision by an independent adjudicator, often during the project, which binds the parties until it is reviewed.
Read →Expert witness
An independent opinion on architectural and building matters, given to a court, arbitrator or adjudicator.
Read →Disputes this service is intended for
- Payment, certification and final account disputes between employer and contractor.
- Delay, extension of time and disruption claims.
- Defective or incomplete work, and the standard of workmanship.
- Variations, instructions and changes to the scope of work.
- Termination and cancellation of building contracts.
- Disputes about an architect’s or other consultant’s appointment, services and fees.
- Disputes about what was agreed, including verbal instructions on site.
Why an architect and arbitrator
Building disputes turn on drawings, specifications, site records, certificates and the contract. LEMEG Resolve is part of the LEMEG Group, an architecture practice with more than 40 years of experience of how buildings are designed, documented and administered. Matters are led by Eugéne Barnard, a Professional Architect, Life Member of SAIA and Fellow of the Association of Arbitrators of Southern Africa, who has practised as an architect since 1982 and acted in dispute resolution since 1992.
Led by Eugéne Barnard
Read about Eugéne Barnard’s qualifications, professional standing and experience.
Choosing a process
The right process depends on what the contract says, how much is in dispute, how quickly a decision is needed and whether the parties still want to work together. Our guide compares the options.