There are nearly 90,000 construction establishments in California, employing nearly 1 million employees. The construction industry accounts for over $120 billion of California’s Gross Domestic Product each year, and it is no wonder that it is a fertile source of litigation matters, including claims involving defective construction, contract disputes, scope of work disputes, change order battles, design conflicts, warrant claims, payment and performance bond claims, and home improvement contract issues. The following Mediation Solutions mediators have the expertise, knowledge, and experience to assist parties with the resolution of these disputes:
Construction disputes frequently involve multiple contracts, technical evidence and several parties with different responsibilities. Owners, contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, developers, suppliers and insurers may all be involved. Mediation brings the parties together in a structured setting with a neutral mediator who can help organize the issues and guide settlement discussions.
Unlike litigation, mediation allows the parties to explore practical solutions based on the needs of the project. An agreement may address repairs, additional work, revised deadlines, payment arrangements, responsibility for defects or changes to the scope of work. Resolving the dispute through mediation may also allow construction to continue while reducing further delays and legal expenses.
The mediator does not determine fault or impose a remedy. Instead, the mediator helps the parties examine the contracts, evidence and risks associated with continued litigation. Any settlement remains voluntary and must be approved by the participating parties.
Construction mediation may be used for defect claims, contract disputes, project delays, change order disagreements, design errors, warranty claims, unpaid invoices, incomplete work and disagreements over the scope or quality of construction.
Participants may include property owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, suppliers, insurers and other parties connected to the project or construction dispute.
Yes. Mediation may take place while work is still underway or after the project has been completed. Resolving a dispute earlier may help reduce delays, clarify responsibilities and allow construction to continue.
