​Standing Conciliator
Under the Public Works Contract a Standing Conciliator must be engaged for projects in excess of €10 million and is optional for projects from €5 million upwards. This provision together with the establishment of a Project Board is an important initiative for the prevention of construction disputes facilitating a more cost effective and timely completion of the building project avoiding the disruption and uncertainty of building disputes.

John Deaton is an accredited mediator, arbitrator and adjudicator and is currently appointed as Standing Conciliator on a public project in excess of €20M.