Sarah B. Biser, Esq. | ConsensusDocs Dispute Review Boards: Overview Problems, disagreements and claims arise in most large and complex construction projects regardless of the project delivery method. These disputes can and do delay and significantly increase the cost of the project. Dispute Review Boards, also known as Dispute Resolution Board, Dispute Board, Dispute Avoidance… Continue reading Use of Dispute Review Boards in the Construction Process
Tag: Construction Disputes
Seven Proactive Steps to Avoid Construction Delay Disputes
Michael Pink | Construction Executive Delays, cost overruns and disputes have long been part of the commercial construction industry, making the work of reactive forensic analysis by consultants and attorneys a necessary component. Yet many internal practices and issues within construction companies strongly correlate with projects that result in legal disputes and financial losses. There… Continue reading Seven Proactive Steps to Avoid Construction Delay Disputes
Eight Tips for Mediating High-Profile Construction Disputes
Patricia Thompson | JAMS Large-scale global construction disputes often present a complicated mix of factors, such as publicity-associated risks, government oversight, huge project size, a large number of implicated parties and momentous damage issues. At the International Association of Lawyers (UIA) 29th World Forum of Mediation Centres on June 24, 2021, I had the opportunity… Continue reading Eight Tips for Mediating High-Profile Construction Disputes
A Classic Blunder: Practical Advice for Avoiding Two-Front Wars
William Underwood | ConsensusDocs “Ha ha! You fool! You fell victim to one of the classic blunders – the most famous of which is ‘never get involved in a land war in Asia’ – but only slightly less well-known is this: ‘Never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line.’”[1] Vizzini forgot… Continue reading A Classic Blunder: Practical Advice for Avoiding Two-Front Wars
So a Lawsuit Is on the Horizon…
Sean Donoghue | Construction Executive As certain as death and taxes, documents will need to be exchanged in the event of a lawsuit. Here is what to expect and a few tips for reducing costs and protecting the case. WHAT NEEDS TO BE PRODUCED? Discovery is broad, but proportional to the needs (i.e., usually the… Continue reading So a Lawsuit Is on the Horizon…