Construction Industry
The building and Construction Disputes
Equa Dispute Resolution Centre specializes in the resolution of construction industry-related disputes through mediation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes. Our experienced team of mediators, with a deep understanding of the construction industry, works diligently to help parties find efficient and cost-effective resolutions to their disputes.
Construction projects often involve complex contractual relationships, technical specifications, and unforeseen challenges. When disputes arise, traditional litigation can be time-consuming, costly, and disrupt project timelines. That's where mediation and ADR come in.
Our mediators facilitate constructive dialogue between all parties involved, including contractors, subcontractors, owners, architects, and engineers. They create a collaborative and neutral environment for open communication, active listening, and problem-solving. Through a guided process, our mediators assist parties in identifying their underlying interests and finding mutually beneficial solutions.
Mediation and ADR offer several advantages for construction disputes. They allow parties to maintain control over the outcome and explore creative solutions that may not be available through litigation. By avoiding lengthy court proceedings, parties can save time, money, and preserve business relationships. Furthermore, the confidentiality of the process ensures that sensitive project details and business information remain private.
Equa Dispute Resolution Centre understands the unique complexities and dynamics of the construction industry. Our mediators have the knowledge and expertise to navigate issues related to contract interpretation, payment disputes, change orders, delays, defects, and more. We are committed to helping parties reach fair and practical resolutions that address their specific needs and protect their interests.
If you are involved in a construction industry-related dispute, consider the benefits of mediation and ADR at Equa Dispute Resolution Centre. Our skilled mediators are ready to guide you through the process, facilitate effective communication, and support you in finding a satisfactory resolution.
The construction related disputes are very risky as a involve huge amount of money. As and when, the disputes arises, the construction activity is stuck. It takes time to settle the disputes which results into escalation of construction cost which further complicates the matter and the disputes becomes even worse. Equa can help you out here through timely disposal of the disputes that too as per law. For this, the parties may either mentions Equa in their arbitration clause or choose the Equa to decide the disputes. The disputes shall be decided by a certified Equa neutrals/arbitrators with your comfort and convenience. The Equa neutrals are trained professionals who pass the speaking awards while mentioning the reasoning for deciding the disputes. Everything remains private and secure as the data is hosted on the EWS servers of Equa. The disputes are resolved in a time bound manner which helps both the parties to carry on their business activities as per law.
Project Neutrals
The Project Neutral has one client – the project. Before construction begins, owners, contractors, and architects frequently name a Project Neutral in their contracts. As a trained ADR specialist, the Project Neutral becomes part of the project team and follows the design and building process from concept to completion.
The Project Neutral offers the benefits of advice on ADR methods most suitable for early resolution of particular disputes, early neutral intervention to resolve brewing controversies by prompt dispute evaluation, and mediation in an informal, cost-effective manner during the overall design and construction process. The Project Neutral accepts the team's trust and can meet with members privately to discuss concerns about keeping the project on time and within budget. The Project Neutral is available on an as-needed basis, not only to mediate disputes as they arise, but also to avoid future litigation by identifying and addressing potential problems before they grow into claims.
Equa.Law neutrals understand the complexity of project financing and the demands of multinational mega-projects with numerous participants. After working for many years with owners, contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals, we can appreciate each of the parties' needs and positions.
Appellate Construction Arbitrators
Because the process for judicial confirmation of an arbitration award can be challenging, and because Equa.Law neutrals are highly regarded by the construction industry and are experts in the field of construction and infrastructure law, members often are requested by parties to review arbitration awards de novo based on the hearing record. Under Equa Institutional rules, the appointed panel exercises the same scope of review as an appellate court in the same jurisdiction.
Skilled Construction Mediators
Although there are various reasons why mediations succeed or fail, perhaps the most important ingredient for success is selection of an outstanding mediator. Achieving settlement of complex construction disputes through mediation requires a mediator with expertise, skill, and experience in the mediation process, as well as in the construction industry. Such expertise, skill, and experience allows the mediator, in confidential discussions with individual parties, to develop bases for settlement by assisting the parties’ as requested in their respective evaluations of critical factual and legal issues, and not just serving as a practitioner of mere “shuttle diplomacy”. Equa.Law neutrals are such mediators.
Cost-Effective and Efficient Managers of Construction Arbitration
Arbitrator expertise and experience that promote prompt understanding and fair resolution of complex construction and infrastructure disputes are some of the paramount reasonsclients have utilized binding arbitration rather than courtroom litigation as the construction industry’s dispute resolution method of choice.
Equa.Law neutrals are some of the most experienced arbitrators in the field. They also are experts in the critical role of providing cost-effective and efficient management of the entire arbitration process – from before the hearing through the issuance of a reasoned award. Such cost-effective management procedures include control of pre-hearing discovery and hearing document admissibility, use of hearing "chess clock" procedures, conduct of joint examinations of opposing expert witnesses, prompt rulings on dispositive and discovery motions, maintenance of hearing schedules with minimum delays or interruptions, issuance of reasoned awards in sufficient detail to assure settlement of all issues in dispute, and service as appellate arbitrators to provide prompt binding reviews of awards rendered by others.
Subject Matter Expertise
Equa.Law neutrals have both subject matter expertise and broad experience in resolving disputes among all construction industry participants, including public and private owners, contractors, subcontractors, specialty contractors, architects, engineers, sureties, insurers, material manufacturers and suppliers, equipment suppliers, lenders, technical consultants, construction accountants, and building code officials.
Cost-Effective and Efficient Managers of Construction Arbitration
Equa.Law neutrals have an unparalleled depth of experience and knowledge about the construction process. They are also skilled in dispute resolution management. Equa.Law neutrals serve as mediators, arbitrators, and “rapid resolution” dispute resolvers across the United States and throughout the world in complex disputes and claims related to a wide range of engineering, construction and infrastructure projects – both public and private. These projects include bridges, subways and transportation facilities, roads and highways, casinos, resorts, airports, stadiums and arenas, water and wastewater plants, refineries, pipelines, tunnels, dams, levees, mines, railroads, hospitals and healthcare facilities, courthouses, prisons and jails, manufacturing and distribution facilities, commercial office towers, high-rise condominiums and hotels, municipal projects, university buildings, schools, shopping centers, and a range of energy projects including power plants, and co-generation, electrical transmission, and nuclear facilities.
