ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Alternative Dispute Resolution and Construction

Alternative Dispute Resolution refers to any means of settling disputes outside of the courtroom. Alternative dispute resolution proceedings typically include negotiation, facilitation, mediation, early neutral evaluation, and arbitration.

The construction industry has been a leader in the adoption of alternative dispute resolution methods in resolving construction claims. The AIA and AGC standard construction contract forms mandate settlement of construction disputes through alternative dispute resolution methods. Typically, the question is how, not whether, alternative dispute resolution methods will be used to resolve construction claims. Even the most complicated construction disputes can generally achieve an equitable resolution faster, and more cost-effectively through alternative dispute resolution.

David Ross Associates has considerable experience providing expert construction consulting services to clients and counsel in construction claim settlements through alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Additionally, our consultants have served as negotiators, facilitators, mediators, third party neutrals, dispute review board members, and arbitrators in numerous construction alternative dispute resolution proceedings.

David Ross Associates is dedicated to achieving fast, cost-efficient, and equitable resolutions to complex construction disputes. Whether a construction claim is resolved through negotiation, mediation, early neutral evaluation or arbitration, David Ross Associates will help present a strong case with supporting documentation.

• David Ross Associates focuses on practical solutions to construction disputes with constant consideration towards the client's financial position.
• Our construction experts facilitate negotiations that yield satisfactory settlements.
• David Ross Associates provides project neutral services.
• David Ross Associates provides neutral third-party mediation.
• David Ross Associates participates in independent arbitration.
• David Ross Associates is affiliated with the American Arbitration Association.
• Our construction experts can help to facilitate discrete, diplomatic resolution of construction claims.

By using alternative dispute resolution methods such as negotiation, mediation, early neutral evaluation, or arbitration, clients can frequently avoid the costly litigation process to resolve a construction dispute.