Construction Arbitration
Construction contracts (AIA, ConsensusDocs, and others) frequently require arbitration for disputes over payment, delay, defects, and change orders. Arbitrators with construction expertise decide these technical cases under specialized rules like the AAA Construction Industry Arbitration Rules.
Arbitration keeps complex, document-heavy construction fights out of crowded courts and lets the parties pick a decision-maker who understands the industry — valuable when schedules and liens are on the line.
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Construction Arbitration — questions answered
How does construction arbitration work?
A construction dispute is submitted to an arbitrator (often with industry expertise) under rules like the AAA Construction Industry Arbitration Rules. The arbitrator hears evidence on the contract, delays, or defects and issues a binding award.
Why is arbitration common in construction?
Construction disputes are technical and document-heavy; arbitration lets parties choose an expert decision-maker, keep the matter private, and resolve it faster than crowded court dockets.
Do construction contracts require arbitration?
Many standard forms (AIA, ConsensusDocs) include arbitration clauses, though parties can negotiate them. Check the dispute-resolution section of your contract.
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