Construction mediation is defined as a structured negotiation in which a neutral third-party mediator facilitates discussions between owner plaintiffs, defendants, legal counsel and, at times, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, insurers and/or lenders to reach a mutually agreeable resolution to a dispute, which is called a settlement agreement. Construction disputes often arise from payment issues, project delays or disagreements over contract terms, and mediation helps parties resolve them more quickly and at lower cost than litigation. The parties decide the terms of their resolution, and their settlement agreement is binding and enforceable.

Our panel of retired judges and seasoned attorneys have settled numerous construction disputes throughout the multiple decades that ADR Systems has been in business. These have included:

• A dispute involving personal injury, contract and construction claims with general contractors, subcontractors, architects, owners and insurers

• A dispute involving faulty construction work on multiple residential buildings by contractors and sub-contractors, resulting in water damage, roof damage and loss of income

• A dispute involving worker injury, design malpractice, construction defect, payment disputes, construction insurance, mechanics lien and excavation statutes

Mediation is a practical solution for many construction disputes. It is particularly beneficial when parties seek a resolution that prioritizes confidentiality, expediency and cost-effectiveness.

If you are representing clients involved in a construction dispute and want to pursue mediation as an alternative to litigation, explore our Find A Neutral page to review the bios of mediators with experience mediating construction disputes.

Submit your construction case through our Neutral Availability Form or Contact Form.

Learn more about our mediation services.