This chapter provides a brief overview of the various alternative dispute resolution processes used in the construction industry and the court's approach to alternative dispute resolution including the extent to which contractual provisions for alternative dispute resolution may be enforceable.

CONTENTS

  • 29.1

    Introduction

  • 29.2

    Negotiated settlements

  • 29.3

    Mediation

  • 29.4

    Conciliation

  • 29.5

    Mini-trial

  • 29.6

    Dispute boards

  • 29.7

    Early neutral evaluation

  • 29.8

    Expert determination

  • 29.9

    Mediation–arbitration

  • 29.10

    ‘Staged’ dispute resolution provisions

  • 29.11

    Amicable settlement

  • 29.12

    Court settlement process

  • 29.13

    The court’s approach to ADR

  • 29.14

    The ICC ADR rules

  • 29.15

    Advantages and disadvantages of ADR

  • 29.16

    Selecting an appropriate ADR process for construction disputes

  • 29.17

    Limitation periods and contractual time limits

  • References

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