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Bick, P (1997) Statutory reform of aspects of construction law in Australia. Construction Management and Economics, 15(06), 549-58.

Brooker, P and Lavers, A (1997) Perceptions of alternative dispute resolution as constraints upon its use in the UK construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 15(06), 519-26.

Chan, E H W (1997) Amicable dispute resolution in the People's Republic of China and its implications for foreign-related construction disputes. Construction Management and Economics, 15(06), 539-48.

Fenn, P, Lowe, D and Speck, C (1997) Conflict and dispute in construction. Construction Management and Economics, 15(06), 513-8.

Kennedy, P, Morrison, A and Milne, D O (1997) Resolution of disputes arising from set-off clauses between main contractors and sub-contractors. Construction Management and Economics, 15(06), 527-37.

Stipanowich, T J (1997) At the cutting edge: conflict avoidance and resolution in the US construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 15(06), 505-12.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: alternative dispute resolution; arbitration; dispute resolution; partnering; USA
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/014461997372700
  • Abstract:

    The American Arbitration Association (AAA) has undertaken a number of reforms to the dispute resolution process, engendered by the ’quiet revolution’ of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and its impact upon traditional arbitration mechanisms. This paper appraises the procedural changes which relate to the three distinct schemes: Fast Track Rules, Regular Track Rules, and Large Complex Case Rules; it also looks at parallel progress in mediation and partnering. The author concludes that the US construction industry has undergone, and continues to undergo, a transition from private adjudication, such as arbitration, through the ’settlement-oriented interventions’ of ADR to more comprehensive approaches, as exemplified by partnering.