CONSTRUCTION

Whether you are a contractor, subcontractor, owner or manager of property you can benefit from mediation. Construction disputes is one of the largest categories of disputes clogging our courts today. Few participants in this court process come out satisfied. The court process can be costly and time consuming. In addition the outcome is ultimately out of your control and in the hands of a judge. The outcome may effect your reputation and the ability to do business in the future. In an industry that relies heavily on word of mouth (purchaser or supplier of services) this can be critical. Even if you prevail in court your reputation may be negatively affected.

Review this comparison chart of litigation and arbitration versus mediation here.

No matter how clear and detailed the contract may be, grey areas will exist and the nature of the work necesitates flexibility. Managing expectations is key to satisfaction. Mediation can protect reputations, clear up misunderstandings, get the project completed, clear up outstanding financial issues for a smaller investment in time and money all while keeping the control of the outcome with you. See Frequently Asked Questions for more information on the mediation process.

Many standard contracts, particularly ones created many years ago have outdated clauses that force you into a process that can be expensive (arbitration or litigation). Rocky Mountain Mediation offers you a clause that can be included in your contract whereby the parties agree to mediate in good faith prior to taking any other legal action.