Introduction to Construction Dispute Resolution

This introductory textbook presents the basis for knowledge in the areas of dispute avoidance and resolution in the construction industry. It addresses new and innovative ways to promote collaborative environments and resolve disputes in construction by emphasizing the different steps in the Dispute Resolution Ladder and spelling out the main features of a conflict management plan. It also includes some practical applications of dispute avoidance and resolution techniques in the construction industry throughout different countries. This book is essential reading for graduate and upper-level undergraduate students, as well as for practicing professionals such as construction managers, design engineers, and business owners. Students should use this book to develop the basis for knowledge in the area of dispute avoidance and resolution in the construction industry, while current practicing professionals should compare the contents of this book with the scope of their current knowledge, keeping an open mind in new techniques. This book is divided into 12 distinct chapters following the concept of the Dispute Resolution Ladder. Features include: ActualCase Studiesare introduced at the beginning of each chapter and revisited at the end of each chapter for a better correlation of theory with practice How toandExamplesections in each chapter illustrate how different dispute avoidance and resolution techniques have been implemented in actual construction projects Points for Discussionssection at the end of each chapter encourages the reader to contextualize the material within each chapter as it may apply to the problem raisedPeña-Mora, Feniosky is the author of 'Introduction to Construction Dispute Resolution' with ISBN 9780130470898 and ISBN 0130470899.