Dispute Resolution and Litigation

Dispute resolution and litigation in construction law refer to the processes used to settle conflicts that arise during construction projects, such as contract disagreements or project delays. Dispute resolution includes methods like negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, where parties work together or involve a neutral third party to reach a settlement. If these methods fail, litigation is the formal legal process where a dispute is resolved in court. Each approach has its pros and cons, with dispute resolution generally being quicker and less costly than litigation, which can be lengthy and expensive but provides a definitive legal ruling.