Joel Bertet | American Arbitration Association It’s a Tuesday morning. The hotel project is 20 months in. Drywall is up, the rough mechanical is signed off, and the finishes are starting to land on site. The tile sub gets the phone call he has been dreading. His supplier is on the other end. The price… Continue reading Dispute Review Boards, Standing Construction Mediators, or Mandatory Mediation – What Is the Best Fit for Your Construction Project?
Tag: Dispute Resolution Boards
Minimizing Construction Delays in Domestic and International Arbitration
Gilbert K. Squires | JAMS Construction arbitration—particularly in cross-border disputes—can present timing and procedural challenges that require careful planning and active management. For in-house counsel and practitioners, the goal isn’t to wish away delays; it’s to anticipate, manage and navigate them effectively while achieving desired project and business outcomes. As discussed below, pragmatic strategies,… Continue reading Minimizing Construction Delays in Domestic and International Arbitration
Best Practice Guidelines for the Use of Artificial Intelligence by Dispute Boards
Denis Serkin | Peckar & Abramson Introduction The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is nothing new. Back in 1950, Alan Turing posed the question: “‘Can machines think?” (1) Fast forward to 2024 and AI is everywhere. It is not the future; it is the here and now. The use of AI, now widely seen in… Continue reading Best Practice Guidelines for the Use of Artificial Intelligence by Dispute Boards
Six Tips to Successfully Implement Dispute Resolution Boards Nationally and Internationally
Peter Kamminga | JAMS In the demanding realm of construction, where time and money are paramount, dispute resolution boards (DRBs) stand out as a unique and underused asset. The key to unlocking their full potential lies in dispelling common misconceptions and mastering their application. Successful DRBs have not only swiftly resolved conflicts, but also streamlined… Continue reading Six Tips to Successfully Implement Dispute Resolution Boards Nationally and Internationally
Should You Use the DRB or Go Straight to Arbitration?
Laura Brazil and Anthony Labib | Forum on Construction Law Dispute Resolution Boards (“DRBs”) continue to grow in popularity, particularly for major infrastructure projects. As such, we can expect that construction lawyers will increasingly be advising clients on whether to send a dispute to the DRB or go directly to arbitration. In this post, we… Continue reading Should You Use the DRB or Go Straight to Arbitration?