Reducing Dispute Risk In Construction Projects: The Role Of Experts

Involving experts early and thoughtfully in construction projects is critical to mitigating disputes and achieving successful outcomes. Experts provide objective technical analysis, help translate complex data and enhance the credibility of project decisions, all of which position parties to avoid or efficiently resolve disputes.

Here are five ways to make effective use of experts in construction projects:

1. Engage experts during procurement. Subject matter experts play a key role during the planning and in-market procurement stages. They advise on market conditions, help owners draft clear technical submission requirements and evaluation criteria that allow for the differentiation between qualified bidders, and help to develop financial regimes and mechanisms appropriate for the selected contract model. These steps help reduce the likelihood of procurement challenges or failed procurements and support transparent, conflict-free evaluations.