CONSTRUCTION

For over 40 years the American Arbitration Association® (AAA) has set the standard for alternative dispute resolution (ADR) rules and procedures in the construction industry. As the provider of choice for dispute avoidance, conflict management and dispute resolution services, the AAA® has worked closely with the construction industry to develop ways to prevent and manage conflict.

Please contact us at AAAConstruction@adr.org for information on the AAA's Construction Dispute Avoidance and Resolution Services.

Industry Rules & Dispute Avoidance Services

• Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures (Including Procedures for Large, Complex Construction Disputes)
• Home Construction Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures
• Construction Dispute Avoidance and Early Resolution Services, including Dispute Resolution Board (DRB), Initial Decision Maker (IDM) and Fact-Finding Services
• New Jersey Residential Construction Lien Disputes
• Archived Construction Industry Rules
• Construction Case Filing Fees

The AAA collaborates with the more than 25 industry associations that make up the National Construction Dispute Resolution Committee (NCDRC) to develop industry-specific dispute resolution procedures and processes. AAA procedures are designated in standard form industry contracts, including those of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and ConsensusDOCS.

The AAA has developed resources and provides value-added services to assist construction industry professionals in selecting appropriate dispute avoidance and resolution processes. In conjunction with these services, the AAA maintains a National Roster of Neutrals that have a broad range of industry and construction law expertise which they use in the dispute resolution process.

Case Management Services, Information and Guides:

• Qualifications for AAA Construction Neutrals
• Construction Division Services
• Construction Guides and Whitepapers
• Construction Dispute Avoidance and Resolution Services: Conflict Management Solutions for Major Projects
• Construction Fast Facts
• Summary of Changes - Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures
• Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures Comparison Chart
• Credit Card Authorization Form

EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2010: The AAA will retain a portion of the administrative filing fee if a party files a demand for arbitration that is incomplete or otherwise does not meet the filing requirements contained in the Rules, and if the deficiency cannot be corrected in a reasonable period of time. Please review the fee schedule in the current rules for additional details.

Important Notice For Customers and Neutrals: Generally, the AAA Construction Rules as amended and in effect on the date of filing apply to a dispute. For cases filed before October 1, 2009, or for cases where the arbitration agreement requires the AAA Rules in effect at the time of the execution of the agreement, click here for our Archived Rules.