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By: Series: Building ; 269(8357) 12 November 2004 56-57(2)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: Describes how arbitrators have turned their Institute into a prestigious body that enforces high professional standards. Compares this with the reputation of adjudicators, where no training or qualification is required of a person appointed as an adjudicator by one of the growing number of self-selected nominating bodies. Argues that the development of a widely recognised qualification is needed, issued by one or more chartered bodies relating to adjudication.

Describes how arbitrators have turned their Institute into a prestigious body that enforces high professional standards. Compares this with the reputation of adjudicators, where no training or qualification is required of a person appointed as an adjudicator by one of the growing number of self-selected nominating bodies. Argues that the development of a widely recognised qualification is needed, issued by one or more chartered bodies relating to adjudication.