AAA Construction Arbitration Rules, Forms & Fee Schedule
The American Arbitration Association® (AAA®) provides official AAA Construction Industry Arbitration Rules, Forms, and Fee Schedules to guide efficient dispute resolution. These documents outline the filing requirements and procedures, deadlines, arbitrator appointment, and cost structures for disputes involving contractors, builders, developers, and homeowners.
Explore the latest construction-related and construction industry arbitration rules to learn more.
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Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures
Summary of Changes Construction Industry Arbitration Rules
Home Construction Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures
AAA Dispute Avoidance and Resolution Board (DARB)
Construction Industry Initial Decision Maker (IDM) Procedures
Supplementary Rules for Fixed Time and Cost Construction Arbitration
AAA New Jersey Residential Construction Lien Arbitration Rules
Construction Demand for Arbitration
Home Construction Demand for Arbitration
Submission to Dispute Resolution
Request for Mediation
New Jersey Construction Lien Demand for Arbitration
Affidavit for Waiver of Fees - Individual
Affidavit For Waiver of Fees - For Use By California Consumers Only
Affidavit for Waiver of Fees - For Use By Small Businesses Only
Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures Administrative Fee Schedule
Home Construction Industry Administrative Fee Schedule
AAA Dispute Avoidance and Resolution Board Fees
Download AAA Construction Arbitration Rules
These construction industry-related rules govern the arbitration and mediation of disputes involving commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects. These rules detail processes involving arbitrator appointments, emergency procedures, hearings, and other procedures.
Download AAA Construction Arbitration Forms
Official AAA Construction Forms are required to file an arbitration or mediation case. These include Demand for Arbitration, Submission to Dispute Resolution, and Request for Construction Mediation forms.
Download AAA Construction Fee Schedule
These fee schedules set forth the administrative filing fees as well as other potential charges. The AAA also provides schedules with the fees for home construction arbitration and residential dispute cases as well as Dispute Avoidance and Resolution Boards.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
What are the AAA Construction Arbitration Rules?
The AAA Construction Industry Arbitration Rules provide the procedures for arbitrating construction-related disputes, including matters involving commercial and infrastructure projects. They outline key steps such as filing a claim, arbitrator selection, the hearing, and award issuance.
How much does AAA construction arbitration cost?
Costs are outlined in the AAA Construction Fee Schedule and are tied to the claim amount and other factors. The fee schedule includes administrative filing fees and other potential charges.
Who can use the AAA Construction Arbitration Rules?
These rules apply to disputes involving contractors, subcontractors, developers, architects, suppliers, and other relevant parties under construction contracts that specify arbitration with the AAA.
How do I file an arbitration case with the AAA?
One party must submit a Demand for Arbitration, a copy of the arbitration provision naming the AAA, and the appropriate filing fee. If the parties did not previously agree to arbitrate, they must provide a Submission to Dispute Resolution form in place of the Demand and arbitration provision.
What types of disputes are covered under AAA construction rules?
AAA rules may be used for a wide range of construction-related disputes, from straightforward two-party matters to complex, multi-party or multi-jurisdictional cases. Common disputes include payment issues, change order claims, project delays, contract disagreements, quality or workmanship concerns, construction defects, design-related claims, termination issues, and contractor-owner disputes. AAA also administers construction-related matters involving commercial projects, real estate and market value issues, environmental or regulatory concerns, and other disputes arising from construction contracts.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
What are the AAA Construction Arbitration Rules?
The AAA Construction Industry Arbitration Rules provide the procedures for arbitrating construction-related disputes, including matters involving commercial and infrastructure projects. They outline key steps such as filing a claim, arbitrator selection, the hearing, and award issuance.
How much does AAA construction arbitration cost?
Costs are outlined in the AAA Construction Fee Schedule and are tied to the claim amount and other factors. The fee schedule includes administrative filing fees and other potential charges.
Who can use the AAA Construction Arbitration Rules?
These rules apply to disputes involving contractors, subcontractors, developers, architects, suppliers, and other relevant parties under construction contracts that specify arbitration with the AAA.
How do I file an arbitration case with the AAA?
One party must submit a Demand for Arbitration, a copy of the arbitration provision naming the AAA, and the appropriate filing fee. If the parties did not previously agree to arbitrate, they must provide a Submission to Dispute Resolution form in place of the Demand and arbitration provision.
What types of disputes are covered under AAA construction rules?
AAA rules may be used for a wide range of construction-related disputes, from straightforward two-party matters to complex, multi-party or multi-jurisdictional cases. Common disputes include payment issues, change order claims, project delays, contract disagreements, quality or workmanship concerns, construction defects, design-related claims, termination issues, and contractor-owner disputes. AAA also administers construction-related matters involving commercial projects, real estate and market value issues, environmental or regulatory concerns, and other disputes arising from construction contracts.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
What are the AAA Construction Arbitration Rules?
The AAA Construction Industry Arbitration Rules provide the procedures for arbitrating construction-related disputes, including matters involving commercial and infrastructure projects. They outline key steps such as filing a claim, arbitrator selection, the hearing, and award issuance.
How much does AAA construction arbitration cost?
Costs are outlined in the AAA Construction Fee Schedule and are tied to the claim amount and other factors. The fee schedule includes administrative filing fees and other potential charges.
Who can use the AAA Construction Arbitration Rules?
These rules apply to disputes involving contractors, subcontractors, developers, architects, suppliers, and other relevant parties under construction contracts that specify arbitration with the AAA.
How do I file an arbitration case with the AAA?
One party must submit a Demand for Arbitration, a copy of the arbitration provision naming the AAA, and the appropriate filing fee. If the parties did not previously agree to arbitrate, they must provide a Submission to Dispute Resolution form in place of the Demand and arbitration provision.
What types of disputes are covered under AAA construction rules?
AAA rules may be used for a wide range of construction-related disputes, from straightforward two-party matters to complex, multi-party or multi-jurisdictional cases. Common disputes include payment issues, change order claims, project delays, contract disagreements, quality or workmanship concerns, construction defects, design-related claims, termination issues, and contractor-owner disputes. AAA also administers construction-related matters involving commercial projects, real estate and market value issues, environmental or regulatory concerns, and other disputes arising from construction contracts.