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AAA Handbook on Construction Arbitration and ADR

AAA Handbook on Construction Arbitration and ADR

Thomas E. Carbonneau and Philip J. McConnaughay, Editors

Price: $85.00 319 pages. 1 Hardcover Volume. Index. Published August 2007.
ISBN-13: 978-1-929446-44-5 / ISBN-10: 1-929446-44-6

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AAA Handbook on Construction Arbitration and ADR
$85.00 

Book Overview

Introduction

Chapter One: ADR in the Construction Industry

I. The Broadened Scope of ADR in Construction Disputes
Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Construction Industry
By James P. Groton

II. Revised AIA-A Expands The Use Of ADR
Construction ADR At Its Best: The New AIA A-201 Document
By Howard G. Goldberg

III. Using Hybrid ADR Techniques in Construction Disputes
"Hybrid ADR" in the Construction Industry
By James H. Keil

IV. The Duty to Disclose
Neutral Corner—The Duty to Disclose
By Neil Carmichael

V. Postponement Requests
Neutral Corner—Dealing With Postponement Requests
By Neil Carmichael

VI. Using a Neutral Architect
Dispute Resolution Using a Neutral Architect
By Jack Kemp

Chapter Two: Managing Risk and Avoiding Disputes

I. Identify and Manage Project Risk to Contain Claims
The Key to Claims-Free Projects—Identifying and Managing Construction Project Risk
By Ava J. Abramowitz

II. Preventing Contract Disputes
Strategies to Prevent Construction Contract Disputes
By Luc Picard

III. Industry Guidelines for Avoiding and Resolving Construction Disputes
ASA/AGC/ASC Joint Guideline on the Avoidance and Resolution of Construction Disputes
ASA/AGC/ASC

IV. Tailoring Design-Build Agreements to Avoid and Resolve Conflicts
Avoiding Disputes in the Design-Build Environment
By Michael C. Loulakis

V. Waivers of Consequential Damages
Negotiating Consequential Damages Waivers
By Charles M. Sink

Chapter Three: Dispute Resolution Boards

I. New AAA Protocol for Dispute Resolution Boards
A New Look at DRBs—AAA Offers New DRB Roster and Protocol
By Robert J.Smith & Robert A. Rubin

II. Using Dispute Resolution Boards For Real Time Solutions
Dispute Review Boards: Resolving Construction Disputes in Real Time
By Robert J. Smith

III. Experience with Advisory Dispute Review Boards
Expanding the DRB’s Role—The Boston Central Artery Tunnel Project’s Experience with Advisory Dispute Review Boards
By Brison S. Shipley

Chapter Four: Partnering

I. The Importance of Trust in the Partnering Process
I Don’t Trust You, But Why Don't You Trust Me?
Recognizing the Fragility of Trust and Its Importance in the Partnering Process
By Jeffrey S. Busch & Nicole Hantusch

II. AAA Task Force Guide to Partnering
Building Success for the 21st Century: A Guide to Partnering in the Construction Industry
Report of the Dispute Avoidance and Resolution Task Force of the American Arbitration Association

III. The Benefits of Partnering
The Benefits of Partnering
By James H. Keil

IV. Using Partnering to Manage Construction Disputes
Partnering and the Management of Construction Disputes
By Steve Pinnell

V. Effective Partnering
Practical Tips for Effective Partnering
By Bruce Johnsen

VI. How Partnering Creates Team Players
Team Players- Not“Partners”!—“Partnering” Does Not Create“Partners”
By Robert S. Peckar

VII. The Limitations of Partnering
The Truth About Partnering—Limitations And Solutions
By Allen L.Overcash

Chapter Five: Arbitration

I. Drafting Arbitration Clauses
Dangers in Drafting the Arbitration Clause
By Stanley P. Sklar

II. Effective Construction Arbitration Advocacy
Tips on Advocacy in Arbitration Before an Industry Arbitrator
By Jorge R.Cibran

III. Selecting an Arbitrator
Unilateral Selection of The Arbitrator
By Robert J. MacPherson & Sarah B. Biser

IV. Avoiding Litigation Over Arbitrability
Removing Roadblocks To Arbitration
By Paul M. Lurie

V. Guidelines to Writing Explanatory Awards
The ABCs of Writing a “Reasoned Award”
By James R.Holbrook

VI. Jurisdictional Labor Disputes and Subcontracting
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea—Subcontracting and Jurisdictional Labor Disputes
By Gregory R. Begg

Chapter Six: Mediation

I. Successful Mediation
Recipefor Success in Construction Mediation
By John P. Madden

II. Tips for Better Mediation from the AAA
Mediator Wisdom From The Experts
By James Acret

III. Using Procedure for Effective Mediation
The Importance of Process Design to a Successful Mediation
By Paul M. Lurie

IV. Effective Advocacy in Mediation
Some Guidelines for Effective Advocacy in Mediation
By Howard D. Venzie, Jr.

V. Litigators and Mediation
Should Trial Counsel Represent the Client in Mediation?
By Robert Korn

VI. Experts and Mediation
The Expert’s Role in Construction Mediation
By Richard Lamb

VII. Closure Issues
Closure Issues in Construction Mediation
By Howard D.Venzie, Jr.

VIII. Mediators Not Giving Participants What They Want
Construction Attorneys’ Mediation Preferences Surveyed—Is There a Gap between Supply and Demand?
By Dean B. Thomson

IX. Mediator Confidentiality and Court Testimony
Danger Looms for Mediation—Mediators Likely To Testify Under Uma Draft
By Mark Appel

Chapter Seven: Large and Complex Case Management

I. Managing the Preliminary Hearing Under Rule L-4
Management of the Preliminary Hearing Under Construction Rule L-4 for Large, Complex Cases
By Anthony E. Battelle

II. Large-Case Management Techniques for Arbitrators
Now is the Time to Control the Big Case
By Allen L. Overcash

III. Selecting a Mediator for a Complex Dispute
Choosing the Right Mediator for a Complex Construction Dispute
By Joseph C. Malpasuto

IV. Effective Mediation Techniques for Complex Cases
Effective Mediation Techniques In Complex Multiparty Synthetic Stucco Cases
By C. Allen Gibson, Jr.

Chapter Eight: International Construction Dispute Resolution

I. Strengths and Weaknesses of the U.S. and English Systems
Comparing Dispute Review Boards and Adjudication
By James P. Groton, Robert A. Rubin & Bettina Quintas

II. Dispute Resolution Advisors in Hong Kong
The Dispute Resolution Adviser as an ADR Method in Hong Kong Construction Disputes
By John W.K. Luk & W.T. Wong

III. Construction Arbitration In The Netherlands
Arbitration In The Building Industry In The Netherlands
By Etienne van Bladel

Index

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