The DRBF exists to help project owners and funders to use the Dispute Board process effectively to optimize their budget and timeline! If you are looking into setting up a Dispute Board or considering including one in your contracts but aren't quite sure where to start - let us help!
We have many resources to offer you along the way...
The DRBF can provide Advisory Services - an evaluation of your Dispute Board program, including review of bespoke documents such as Dispute Board Agreements, Specifications, Operating Procedures and other materials. The documents are evaluated for effective implementation of a DB program, for consistency across contract documents, and suggestions for improvement based on DRBF best practices. The first five hours of evaluation are free, and services beyond five hours can be provided at reasonable rates.
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Our Member Directory lists every one of our individual and corporate members, including their professional experience, CV, and Dispute Board training. This feature is free to our members. If you are not a member and would like to request temporary access, please contact us. Visit the Directory here.
The DRBF can send out a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for DB Members to our members. The request can include any information the user would like to provide, such as general description of the project, specific DB member criteria, how to submit qualifications, and contact information for application. The user can decide who should receive the notice, based on geographic location (state, country, etc) or other criteria. This service is provided for free.
Read more about how this service can help you here or contact us to get started.
The DRBF has developed a series of Model Documents that offer a starting point to personalize your information and specifications, knowing that the base document is sound and DRBF-approved.
View the Model Documents here.
The DRBF has a robust training program for Dispute Board users and practitioners. Some projects prefer to host a customized training workshop at the start of a project to ensure that all party representatives and DB members are familiar with best practices as well as the contract documents and procedures of the specific project. The DRBF can prepare a training workshop customized to the project documents and team.
Read more about our project-specific training here or contact us to discuss what we can offer.