Patrick is an adjudicator, trainer and consultant specialising in NEC, JCT, IChemE, ACE and PFI contracts. He advises clients on disputes and contract issues in construction and engineering.
He is a Chartered Civil Engineer, Chartered Surveyor, an Accredited Mediator and a Construction Adjudicator. Patrick is on the panels of 10 adjudicator nominating bodies. He is also on the ICE's Register of Mediators/Conciliators.
Meet the committee
The Dispute Resolution Committee is responsible for advising on any matter concerned with dispute resolution which may affect ICE and its members.
Committee Chair
Patrick Waterhouse
Other committee members
What are we working on
The committee's key work focuses on:
- Establishing the standards of qualification, experience and training necessary for inclusion on ICE approved Dispute Resolution Registers.
- Identifying improvements or new services and products for ICE's Dispute Resolution Services.
- Organising Alternative Dispute Resolution CPD workshops and seminars.
- Reviewing and amending ICE's Dispute Resolution Procedure.
- Assessing the eligibility of people applying to join the Dispute Resolution Registers.