Abstract: Mediation is becoming the premier method of resolving disputes within the construction industry. The linchpin to the mediation process is the mediator. An effective mediator may make the difference between mediation success ...

Abstract: The parties of a construction contract, the owner and contractor, are a society with a complex set of interrelated relationships requiring cooperation and collaboration to coordinate time, resources, and communication. The ...

Abstract: This paper will discuss the dispute review board (DRB) process and in particular the settlement recommendation and the elements thereof that may induce contractual parties to resolve their conflict. The recommendation is ...

Abstract: Construction projects are increasingly complex, resulting in complex contract documents. Complex construction can likewise often result in complex disputes, which predominantly arise from the intricacy and magnitude of the ...

Abstract: Dispute review boards (DRBs) have been used on a wide variety of projects both in the United States and abroad. However, this alternative dispute resolution

Abstract: Arbitration is evolving from a swift, cost-effective alternative dispute resolution mechanism to a slow, laborious process akin to litigation in terms of procedure and costs without the safeguards of litigation. By use of ...

Abstract: A Dispute Review Board (DRB) is a panel of three respected, experienced industry professionals jointly selected by the owner and contractor of a project and established at the beginning of a construction project. It meets ...