Complexity and uncertainty have become hallmarks of modern constructionprojects. Over the past two decades, our industry has experienced rapid changes that havefundamentally transformed the industry. Advances in technology and innovation have changedthe way projects are planned, constructed, and monitored. Speed to the market has become apremium. Shrinking budgets and alternative delivery methods have presented uniquechallenges and caused a realignment of project partners, with a marked shift away from thetraditional design-bid-build model. And we are still suffering from a global recession, the worstin 80 years.The rapid rate of change and new alignments of project participants have placed a premium onefficient, timely dispute resolution. Our paper will examine commonly-used ADR (AlternativeDispute Resolution) methods (e.g., mediation, arbitration, DRBs, project neutrals) and discusshow these mechanisms can be adapted to meet the needs of modern projects. Gone are thedays when parties can simply reserve rights and fight later. Rather, the authors will suggestways in which participants can incorporate efficient, effective dispute resolution techniquesinto their projects.
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