As a contractor serving New York businesses and residents, you will likely face a construction dispute sooner or later. Whether a disagreement with a sub-contractor or a vendor, these disputes disrupt your operations and may even impact your finances. Do you have a...
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Arbitration and Mediation
What are the benefits of an arbitration clause in your contract?
No one wants to anticipate a dispute when starting a construction project. All being well, everything goes swimmingly and both parties reach the end happy with the work that’s been carried out. Unfortunately, however, disputes are inevitable and unavoidable in some...
Not every contract dispute has to play out in court
Many people associate a breach of contract with court proceedings, but it does not always have to be the case. While failure by the other party to fulfill their contractual obligations might cause you financial losses, going through the traditional legal system is not...
Arbitration can be a valuable tool for resolving construction conflicts
Pursuing litigation in a construction dispute increases how long it takes to resolve your differences and is often costly. The longer the court takes to resolve an issue, the more expensive it can be. Finding a way to settle contentious matters that arise outside of...
Why mediation may be the ideal way for your construction company to resolve disputes
Most construction contracts include either mediation or arbitration clauses in them. These alternative dispute resolution options provide construction companies and their workers, vendors and clients a way to amicably work out their differences before pursuing costly...
The difference between litigation, mediation and arbitration
Construction can be a lucrative business, as long as things go well. If you end up in a dispute with a contractor or client, the dream of financial success can seem a long way off. When things do not go to plan, there are three ways of solving the issue between you:...
Reducing conflict during a construction dispute
During a construction dispute, emotions can run high and multiple stressors may arise. Unfortunately, when disputes become overly heated and tensions flare between parties, the likelihood of securing a favorable outcome through compromise and conciliation decreases....
What is arbitration?
Arbitration is a form of “alternative dispute resolution” (ADR). It is an “alternative” to the public court system. Instead of a publicly appointed judge or jury deciding your case, arbitration is where the parties agree to have a mutually agreed upon private...