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CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES Situation:
The construction company contracted to develop the new site is running
six months behind the contract date. The city government, which has approved
two prior contract extensions, is threatening to find another contractor.
Situation: The contract has been awarded to begin the
development of the site. The community and other environmentalists are
beginning to raise questions and it appears the project may be stalled
or distracted.
Situation: The project manager and two of the subs often
have shouting matches and work is tense on the site.
Situation: As residential developer, you have a twenty
year working relationship with your construction company. While construction
was completed on time, you received several complaints regarding the quality
of work. Two complaints resulted in lawsuits totaling more $500,000. You
are in the middle of a third major development project when you learn
that the construction company is using the same materials. However, discontinuing
the project would result in missed deadlines, breached contracts, and
multiple lawsuits.
Disputes often occur in the construction industry. Missed deadlines and
contract infringements wreak havoc on business and long-lasting working
relationships. Parties within the dispute risk future business and customers
due to impasse over facts and legal procedures that result in costly legal
battles. Focus is no longer on project completion but on interest-based
disputing. Continuing in this manner could have devastating effects that
are irreparable.
Baltimore Mediation offers an effective and expedient mediation approach
to construction dispute resolution. The mediation is a confidential facilitated
process of consensual discussion and negotiation that allows the parties
involved in a dispute the opportunity to exchange views and collaborate
to find real life and practical solutions. The mediation belongs to the
parties who maintain control of the process, the costs and the outcome.
Baltimore Mediation mediators creating an environment for full understanding
of what all has occurred, it’s impacts and what is needed now. When
this occurs, disputes and conflicts get resolved. Businessmen and women
interested in productivity and moving projects forward benefit significantly
when using the mediation process. Subcontractors as well as professionals
entering into partnering agreements have also benefited immensely from
the presence of a trained third party neutral who can facilitate meaningful
discussions in a confidential setting.
Baltimore Mediation mediators are professionals with
extensive backgrounds in real estate, law, contracts, construction both
residential and commercial, architecture and management. Baltimore Mediation
mediators are experienced and specially trained in contract negotiation,
communication and the art of conflict transformation. They know how to
handle difficult situations involving groups and individuals. For more
information contact the Baltimore Mediation Center. Better Process…Better
Outcome.
Also see Contract Disputes.
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