Adjudication
Centra is experienced in acting as representatives of either party in adjudication. Centra can carry out an expeditious review of matters to be referred to adjudication; carry out an appraisal and advise on the strengths and weaknesses of a case; prepare either Referral or Response documents using experienced personnel; provide advice throughout the procedure and speedy responses as may be required by the fast-track process; and provide advice on the latest matters affecting adjudication.

Centra is also able to act as experts and provide quantum and forensic planning support to Solicitors and legal teams

Litigation
Centra personnel have experience in being appointed to give evidence as expert witnesses. The expert witness service that Centra can offer includes matters as to quantum, planning and delay analysis. Using practical experience Centra is able to provide authoritative and impartial advice to a court or tribunal encompassing many areas of the construction industry

Mediation
Using experience gained in Mediation Centra is able to offer advice and support or represent a party in this form of ADR. Mediation is a cost-effective manner in which to resolve disputes and the process can be assisted by the appropriate representation prior to and at a mediation meeting

Centra can review of strengths and weaknesses on issues prior to mediation; advise on the appropriate procedure or mediation agreement/rules; the level of a realistic settlement; preparation of position statements on the case for issue in advance of the mediation; provide support on the day of the mediation whether that be presenting the opening statement or generally providing support; and also assist in the drafting of a settlement agreement if appropriate

Arbitration
Centra is able to provide support in relation to construction industry disputes being resolved via arbitration. Due to the practical issues being dealt with via the legal process the involvement of experienced construction industry personnel can assist whether this is to do with drafting schedules or pleadings; inspecting documents or interviewing witnesses; or briefing Counsel on technical aspects of the issues

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Centra have a practical understanding of the building and construction industry alongside experience in dealing with contractual issues that arise on projects. This knowledge base and experience gained in preparing and defending claims means that Centra can provide a valuable service

Centra can assist in a number of ways: drafting or implementing procedures for adequate record keeping or proper contract administration during projects; investigating project documentation to assess the merit of or defences to a claim; providing contractual advice on matters arising on a project; or preparing or defending a claim

Centra personnel have the necessary technical skills, backed with legal qualifications to review project documentation and, if necessary, to prepare a fully documented claim

Centra can carry out a Delay Analysis in relation to building and construction projects. Centra personnel have experience in the forensic investigation required into the causes of delay on projects and are able to prepare the appropriate delay analysis, including critical path analysis, and advise where responsibility lies for delays. This may be as a stand-alone exercise or as part of an overall claim preparation strategy involving review of available contractual remedies and/or monetary claims

Centra planners have extensive experience in the planning, programming and analysis of delays on a wide range of projects and also have experience with the different software used in the industry as well as in using different delay analysis techniques. Centra planners have also acted in defence of delay claims and in providing expert reports in various dispute resolution processes

Centra personnel have the requisite experience and skills from planning complex construction projects to provide services in preparation and monitoring of programmes. Centra is able to prepare programmes and monitor progress or provide training, oversee preparation of critical path programmes, and provide advice on monitoring of progress

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