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
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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…
Enhancing Efficiency in Construction Disputes: Innovative Techniques for Presenting Evidence to Get to a Faster, More Cost-Effective Resolution
Laura Abrahamson | JAMS The rapid growth of construction arbitration over the last 20 years is a testament to its advantages over traditional litigation: speed, cost and flexibility. But as parties submit larger and more sophisticated disputes, they are looking for ways to ensure the process can still provide those advantages. The good news is… Continue reading Enhancing Efficiency in Construction Disputes: Innovative Techniques for Presenting Evidence to Get to a Faster, More Cost-Effective Resolution