AFTERDRAFT

What does arbitration mean in construction?

Short definition

Arbitration is a private dispute resolution process where an arbitrator issues a binding or contract-defined decision.

Longer explanation

Some construction contracts select arbitration instead of court litigation for resolving claims that are not settled earlier.

Example in context

The project team reviewed the arbitration during the construction phase.

Common users

  • Owners
  • Architects
  • Contractors
  • Construction managers

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