arbrix
Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
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Arbrix was established to form associations with other similar groups; and to hold meetings to further these objects. Its function is to provide a vehicle for delivering relevant Continuing Professional Development to all those involved with dispute resolution in the property industry. Members are Chartered Surveyors and others who have attended special training courses, arranged or endorsed by The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors since October 1985 for Arbitrators or Independent Experts or other judicial or quasi judicial appointees for the resolution of disputes and those on the Lord Chancellor’s Panel for agricultural cases. Honorary Members are also admitted.
Initially established under an informal arrangement as “a club” the membership has grown seven fold since its inception. The association incorporated as ARBRIX Ltd a company limited by guarantee. The day-to-day conference functions are managed through it’s wholly owned subsidiary ARBRIX CONFERENCES Ltd.
In January 2002 INDEX – the sister group of Independent Experts merged with Arbrix.
The Association is formed by representative sub groups of: -
- General Practice (mainly commercial Rent Review and valuation)
- Construction
- Rural
- INDEX
- PACT
- MEDRIX
- Fellows
- Hons.
Each group delivers conferences dedicated to their specialist market sector. In all there are ordinarily 7 conferences annually at various locations throughout the UK.
The strength of the Association lies in its membership, currently in the region of 700 members. Enormous input has been provided by many members who have prepared and delivered papers (and never a fee mentioned!), identified burning questions for discussion, led syndicates and workshops, served on committee, organised social events such as golf days and so on. Above all, the “clubability” – friendship and fraternity, good humour and sharing of concerns – is the key to its success, whether past, present or future.
The business of the Association is conducted by a Committee of 9 members drawn from a cross section of the representative groups and “the officers”.