MEDIATING DISPUTES: LAND DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION

A definition is given of the terms 'mediation' and 'mediator,' and salient features of the mediation process are discussed. It is expected that mediation will play an increasing and important role in resolving a majority of disuputes and potential disputes. Civil Engineers are advised to be aware of the nature of mediation as a method of voluntary alternative dispute resolution. Engineers should encourage the inorporation of the mediation process as a step before consideration of litigation in agreements for design services and construction contracts. Civil engineers are encouraged to consider a period of service as a mediator. Engineers, throughout their professional careers, should foster good risk management practices and prevention of disputes.

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  American Society of Civil Engineers

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  New York, NY  United States  10017-2398
• Authors:
  • Kerr, F W
• Publication Date: 1989-10

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 389-392
• Serial:
  • Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering
  • Volume: 115
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0733-9380

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Civil engineering; Civil engineers; Construction; Contracts; Design; Mediation
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Construction; Design; Highways; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00489384
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 30 1989 12:00AM