Mario Nicholas | Stoel Rives Many owners, contractors, and design professionals take a “boilerplate” approach to dispute resolution provisions and don’t consider the risks specific to the project at issue. Parties also often wait until an actual dispute arises before closely analyzing dispute resolution provisions. To avoid pitfalls and mitigate risk, consider the following issues… Continue reading What to Consider When Analyzing Dispute Resolution Provisions
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Understand the Dispute Resolution Provision you are Agreeing to
David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates When negotiating a contract, do not overlook the dispute resolution provision. It is one of the more important provisions in your construction contract. This provision will come into play and have ramifications if there is a dispute, which is certainly not uncommon on a construction project. In dispute resolution… Continue reading Understand the Dispute Resolution Provision you are Agreeing to
Dispute Resolution Provision in Subcontract that says Owner, Architect or Engineer’s Decision is Final
David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates In subcontracts, it is not uncommon to see a provision that says something to the effect: Should any dispute arise between the parties respecting the true construction or interpretation of the Plans, Specifications and/or the Contract Requirements, the decision of the Owner or the Owner’s designated representative as set… Continue reading Dispute Resolution Provision in Subcontract that says Owner, Architect or Engineer’s Decision is Final
Thinking Beyond the Dispute Resolution Provision in Construction Disputes
Benjamin Pollock | King & Spalding | June 5, 2017 When parties cannot resolve a claim during a major construction project, the contracts dispute resolution provisions do not always need to read as step-by-step instructions. To the contrary, the situation may warrant a different approach that can be negotiated after the dispute arises. While agreement… Continue reading Thinking Beyond the Dispute Resolution Provision in Construction Disputes