Prepare for Construction Disputes by Planning Resolution Strategies Beforehand

While contractors expect projects with no delays and disputes, the fact is they happen frequently and require resolution involving outside parties. While any method of resolution can be messy, the more thought that is put into preparing and streamlining the process beforehand, the better the likely outcome and quicker the likely resolution.

Arbitration in Construction Disputes

Contractors may go into mediation and spend a significant amount of time and money only to leave with an unresolved dispute. Or, a contractor may enter an arbitration and be dissatisfied with the arbitrator’s award but has no option to appeal. Contractors beware of contracts that contain complicated or ambiguous alternate dispute resolution clauses.

Effective Human Resource Management and Employee Screening Procedures for Contractors: The Impact of Social Media in the Hiring Process

Developing and implementing proper human resource hiring procedures is critical to the prevention of liability for construction companies. As part of these procedures, it is critical to stay abreast of the rapidly changing impact that social media usage has on the hiring process.