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Construction Law

Many construction contracts require mandatory construction arbitration and/or mediation.  Many AIA Contracts allow the parties to choose mediation and arbitration instead of litigation.  Our subject-expert construction neutrals have decades of experience in construction law.

As experienced legal practitioners, our neutrals understand the intricacies of complex construction matters.  They understand the importance of every step in the construction of a project from bidding to scheduling to obtaining COs for the work.  They have actively represented project owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers.  Consequently, our construction arbitrators and construction mediators have a 360 degree view of the entire project–from start to completion.  Furthermore, they know the law regarding construction contracts, payment issues, lien foreclosures, damages-for-delays, liquidated damages, default and and surety law with payment bond claims.

If your construction contract requires mediation or arbitration, please contact us if you want experienced, leaders in the industry working to resolve your problem.

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FAQ REGARDING CONSTRUCTION MEDIATION & CONSTRUCTION ARBITRATION

 

My construction contract requires mediation, how do I start the process?

All good construction contracts have a dispute resolution mechanism, so before you do anything, read the contract.  You will have to comply with the requirements in the contract.  As far as using our construction mediation or construction arbitration services, it’s very easy to commence the mediation or the arbitration.  Contact us to begin.

Why should I use GCAAM’s neutrals to conduct our construction arbitration or mediation?

All of our neutrals are subject-specific experts.  Many of them have decades of experience with construction law.  When you use a neutral who understands the business of construction, the success of a project, and the law you are more likely to get a better, fairer neutral than someone who lacks construction law knowledge.  In addition to rendering better decisions, it is also less expensive for you, as these construction mediators and arbitrators understand the lingo, the construction process, and the strengths and weaknesses of a case from every perspective.  It’s a win-win for all of the parties involved.

What Types of Experience do GCAAM’s neutrals have in Construction Law?

Every neutral has different real-world experiences, and our construction-specific neutrals are equally varied.  But, they have represented every tier of construction professional, many are nationally recognized construction lawyers working on complex construction litigation, construction defects, liquidated damages, materialmen’s liens, and payment bond claims.  Our neutrals have published and lectured extensively on these topics and more.

Why is Construction Mediation & Construction Arbitration So Unique?

Construction law has its own unique laws and requirements.  But construction arbitration and construction mediation can be particularly challenging due the potential for large claims and the number of parties involved.  Often there are multiple parties involved  including project owners, prime contractors, subcontracts as well as sureties, manufacturers,  and lenders.  You want to make sure that your neutral can organize the mediation or arbitration proceeding and can work with a large number of parties.  The neutrals at GCAAM have the experience and the knowledge to bring you the best in construction arbitration and construction mediation.

My Construction Contract Requires Arbitration Using the American Arbitration Associations Rules, can CGAAM administer the Construction Mediation or Arbitration?

Absolutely.  Your contract may allow the parties to consent to a particular neutral, however, it may require use of the American Arbitration Association’s (AAA’s) procedures.  Our neutrals will be glad to comply with those requirements as we have experience using the AAA Rules for Construction ADR.

My Construction Contract Requires that a AAA Construction Mediator or Arbitrator be Used for Disputes; can GCAAM’s neutrals be used?

Yes.  Many construction contracts require that a AAA mediator or arbitrator be used; however, when the contract was signed, the parties did not realize the costs incurred by using AAA.  At any point, the parties may consent to using an alternate mediator or arbitrator including those working at GCAAM.