Overview

It may be difficult, in the optimism at the start of a construction project, to consider what you are going to do if things go wrong. Often the first time parties even look at the dispute resolution clause is when the relationship has deteriorated beyond repair.

It is impossible to eliminate construction disputes. It is however possible to mitigate the costs, diversion of management time and other negative effects which disputes will have on your business. This briefing from Wragge & Co answers questions including: What is appropriate dispute resolution? How long can dispute resolution take? And am I bound by the decision and what if I don’t like it?