Guide Questions:

1. Define:
a. Construction
b. Construction dispute
2. What is the nature and character of the Construction Industry Arbitration Commission? What
are its functions? What is its jurisdiction?
3. Enumerate and explain briefly the rules of procedure in the CIAC
4. What is the remedy of an aggrieved party against a final award of the CIAC? How is this filed and
where does the party file it?
5. Discuss briefly the action of referral to CIAC under Rule 17, Special ADR Rules on the following
area:
a. What instance shall the court refer a construction dispute to the CIAC? What are the
exceptions, if any?
b. How shall a motion to dismiss and referral to CIAC be filed? What supporting documents
are required to file the motion?
c. May the other party oppose such motion?
d. What decision may the court make regarding such motion? What is the court’s decision
in case of doubt?
e. What is the effect of the order referring to CIAC?