Course Catalogue.

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the advantages of using mediation for unresolved construction claims.
• Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the mediation process.
• Learn the importance of preparation and effective participation in mediation.
• Gain insight into the mediator's role and operation during mediation.
• Discover post-mediation steps and why mediation often leads to settlement.

Description
Mediation is not new. Mediation was employed in ancient India as well as in the Islamic world. In more recent times mediation has been widely adopted in the U.S. construction industry as a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”). Mediation is a voluntary, consensual process where the two opposing parties craft their own solution to issues with the assistance of a third party neutral (the mediator). Mediation is often employed when claim negotiations fail to reach a resolution and may take the place of arbitration or litigation.

The webinar discusses mediation as a process and discusses why construction professionals need to learn about mediation. The webinar identifies some good and bad points concerning mediation. Additionally, the webinar offers a number of practical suggestions on how to prepare for and be successful in mediation.

Who Should Attend

• Attorneys going into construction mediation.
• Owners and owner representatives facing unresolved disputes and being asked to participate in mediation.
• Contractor executives and project managers who must prepare for and participate in mediation.
• Construction managers and design professionals who must participate in mediation.