{"id":2672,"date":"2014-03-07T06:02:37","date_gmt":"2014-03-07T13:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myconstructionexpert.com\/blog\/?p=2672"},"modified":"2014-03-03T18:02:58","modified_gmt":"2014-03-04T01:02:58","slug":"arbitration-really-better-way-resolve-construction-disputes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myconstructionexpert.com\/blog\/arbitration-really-better-way-resolve-construction-disputes\/","title":{"rendered":"Arbitration\u2014is it Really the Better Way to Resolve Construction Disputes?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Craig Martin – Alternative Dispute Resolution – February 20, 2014<\/p>\n

Avoid litigation at all costs was the mantra several years ago. Supporters of arbitration claimed that it was less expensive, quicker and avoided run-away juries. But, are these claims still true? Is arbitration still better? Well, it depends. Some claims may benefit from arbitration, but the benefit is not always clear.<\/p>\n

AIA Contracts Don\u2019t Push Arbitration<\/strong><\/p>\n

For those of you using AIA contracts, you have probably seen that arbitration is still an option under section 6.2 of the A101. In that section, the parties check a box to agree to arbitration, litigation or other resolution.<\/p>\n

Filing Fees and the Cost of the Arbitrator Can be Expensive<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have a relatively small contract, resolving your claim may prove very expensive. Filing fees for arbitration exceed $700.00. And, you will have to pay to have the arbitrator hear and decide your case. That\u2019s in addition to your own attorney\u2019s fees. You could well spend over $5,000 just to have the arbitrator decide your case \u2013 again, not to mention your own attorneys fees.<\/p>\n

Arbitration Does Not Avoid Discovery<\/strong><\/p>\n

Parties to arbitration will conduct some discovery. Arbitration does not eliminate the need for document exchanges and depositions.<\/p>\n

Arbitration May Provide a Specialized Decision Maker<\/p>\n

Probably the biggest benefit to arbitration is that the decision maker may have specialized experience in the area. Large construction disputes oftentimes include very specialized issues and having a decision maker familiar with those issues may assist resolution of the matter.<\/p>\n

Mediation is Available in Arbitration and Litigation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mediation is always an option, regardless of which way you pursue your claim.<\/p>\n

At the end of the day, arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution process is still viable, but it does not appear to be the beat all\/end all process for all construction disputes. The size and complexity of project will likely dictate whether litigation or arbitration is the appropriate path.<\/p>\n

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