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Construction Dispute Resolution Handbook

This best practices manual will show you how to use alternative dispute resolution to handle construction disputes. The authors explain strategies for minimizing conflict before, during and after a project.
by Robert Silver (Author) , Gary T. Furlong (Author)
Publisher: LexisNexis Canada
Publication Language: English
Book
$185.00
Quantity
In Stock
Published: January 01, 2004
ISBN/ISSN: 9780433444787
Publisher: LexisNexis Canada

Product description

This best practices manual will show you how to use alternative dispute resolution to handle construction disputes. Construction mediation experts Silver and Furlong explain strategies for minimizing conflict before, during and after a project. You'll achieve solutions faster, save significant amounts of money, and maintain business relationships for future projects.

Features & Benefits
  • Construction process - discover the players in the construction industry, why various types of conflict arise, and how to stem the flow of "conflict poison"
  • Communication strategies - build trust among parties and keep projects moving
  • Dispute resolution options - identify and implement the best way to resolve conflict at each stage in the construction process
  • Seven habits of successful mediation - get the most out of the mediation
  • Case studies - learn what works and what doesn't
  • Sample agreement to mediate - take steps to deal with conflict before a project starts
  • Sample Partnering charter - reduce conflict with this amazingly successful tool
  • Bibliography - find further information on ADR, mediation, and Partnering


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Featured Authors

Robert Silver
Gary T. Furlong

Robert Silver

Robert Silver, Mediator, has been a builder and general contractor since 1988. He specializes in high-end custom homes, residential development, renovations, and project management. His conciliation services include mediating disputes between trades, sub trades, manufacturers, homeowners, building departments, and financial institutions. He is a member of the ADR Institute of Ontario and the ADR Section of the Ontario Bar Association. Mr. Silver has also appeared on various television shows, including HGTV's "Let's Build" and the Discovery Channel's "Harrowsmith Country".

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Gary T. Furlong

Gary T. Furlong, LL.M., C.Med., has been a leading mediator and conflict resolution specialist for more than a decade, and has extensive experience in mediation, negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, Partnering, and conflict resolution. He is a past president of the ADR Institute of Ontario and a fellow of the International Academy of Mediators. Mr. Furlong has mediated construction disputes ranging from straight damage claims to construction lien claims.

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Table of contents

Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Dispute Resolution - An Overview
Chapter 3: Best ADR Practices - Prevention and Early Dispute Resolution
Chapter 4: Best ADR Practices - Dispute Resolution During the Construction Project
Chapter 5: Best ADR Practices - Dealing with Disputes at the End of the Project
Chapter 6: The 7 Habits for successfully Mediating Construction Disputes
Chapter 7: The Future of Construction ADR
Appendix A: Bibliography
Appendix B: Sample Agreement to Mediate
Appendix C: Sample Partnering Charter
 

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