Randall F. Hafer | Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton Kilpatrick Townsend’s Randy Hafer recently presented on the topic of “Successful Arbitration of International Construction Disputes” at the 2022 Risk Management in Underground Construction Conference. As tunneling projects get larger and more complicated, the issue of risk becomes more important. The Risk Management in Underground Construction Conference… Continue reading Successful Arbitration of International Construction Disputes
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Check Yourself, Before You Wreck Your Claim
Mark W. Vyvyan | Fredrikson & Byron Home improvement projects often end with disputes between the owner and contractor regarding the quality of the work done and the amount due the contractor. Homeowners often attempt to resolve these disputes by sending a check purporting to be “final payment” to the contractor. In a recent decision,… Continue reading Check Yourself, Before You Wreck Your Claim
Use of Dispute Review Boards in the Construction Process
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
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