Technical Mediation: A New Tool for Resolving Complex Construction Disputes - Chapter 60 - AAA Handbook on Mediation - 2nd Edition
Robert S. Peckar is a founding partner of Peckar & Abramson, P.C.,—a law firm representing major construction contractors world-wide—and has long been an advocate of using ADR to resolve construction disputes. He previously served on the Dispute Avoidance and Resolution Task Force of the AAA’s National Construction Dispute Resolution Committee, and as chairman of the Private Dispute Resolution Committee of the American College of Construction Lawyers.
Originally from: AAA Handbook on Mediation - 2nd Edition
Preview Page
MED-MAL MEDIATION OFFERS PROMISE BUT SYSTEMIC OBSTACLES REMAIN
I. Introduction
Virtually all construction disputes are ultimately about money. While a case may be described as a “differing site condition” case, or a “design defect” case, or by reference to some other specie of construction dispute, in the end the dispute is usually about one or more parties wanting money from the other.
I. Introduction
II. Case Studies
A. The Seaside Condominium Dispute
B. The University Dormitory Dispute
III. Commentary
IV. Conclusion