Construction and development

Resolving Construction Disputes

Construction disputes are rarely just legal disputes. They often involve project timelines, contract obligations, design issues, construction defects, payment disputes, multiple stakeholders, and ongoing business relationships. PowerHouse neutrals help owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, insurers, attorneys, and businesses resolve complex construction matters through mediation, arbitration, neutral evaluation, and customized dispute resolution processes tailored to the needs of each project.

CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT DISPUTES

Experience Across A Wide Range Of Construction Matters

Construction disputes often involve more than legal issues. They can affect project schedules, budgets, business relationships, ongoing operations, and future development opportunities. PowerHouse neutrals assist owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, insurers, attorneys, and businesses in resolving construction disputes through mediation, arbitration, neutral evaluation, and other dispute resolution processes.

Our neutrals have experience with matters involving construction defects, breach of contract claims, payment disputes, mechanic's liens, delay and scheduling claims, change orders, design and engineering issues, insurance coverage disputes, project management conflicts, and other construction-related matters.

Whether the dispute involves a residential project, commercial development, public infrastructure project, multi-party construction litigation, or ongoing project concerns, PowerHouse offers experienced neutrals and flexible processes designed to help parties move toward practical and efficient resolution.

Common Construction Matters

  • Construction Defect Claims
  • Breach of Contract Disputes
  • Payment & Collection Claims
  • Mechanic's Liens & Bond Claims
  • Delay & Scheduling Disputes
  • Change Order Claims
  • Design & Engineering Disputes
  • Owner, Contractor & Subcontractor Conflicts
  • Insurance & Risk Allocation Matters
  • Commercial, Residential & Public Projects
RESOLUTION OPTIONS

Flexible Processes For Construction Disputes

Every construction matter is different. PowerHouse offers a variety of dispute resolution processes designed to meet the needs of owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, insurers, attorneys, and businesses involved in construction and development projects.

Mediation

Facilitate productive discussions, evaluate risks, explore settlement opportunities, and work toward practical resolution while minimizing project disruption, delays, and litigation costs.

Arbitration

Obtain a binding or non-binding decision through a structured process guided by an experienced neutral familiar with construction contracts, project disputes, and technical issues.

Neutral Evaluation

Receive an experienced assessment of claims, defenses, technical issues, scheduling concerns, damages, and potential outcomes to assist informed decision-making.

Special Master Services

Utilize a neutral to address discovery disputes, project-related issues, compliance concerns, technical matters, and ongoing case management needs.

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Construction disputes often arise when projects become more complex than anticipated. Whether the matter involves construction defects, payment disputes, delays, design issues, or contract claims, PowerHouse can help identify the right neutral and the right process to move the project—and the parties—toward resolution.