Some of the advantages of construction arbitration, compared to litigation are as follows: [1] arbitrators have technical expertise; [2] parties choose the arbitrators; [3] parties choose the terms of reference; [4] proceedings are simple, faster and less expensive; [5] proceedings are confidential; and [6] arbitrator's decision is binding.

Arbitration is also more private that court proceedings. Members of the public and representatives of the media cannot attend arbitration proceedings and listen to the evidence. See similar questions...

Arbitration is a process in which each party presents its case, usually at a hearing conducted by a neutral or panel of neutrals who hear the facts and arguments presented by each side, and render a non-binding opinion or binding decision in light of relevant laws and procedures. EPA cannot currently engage in binding arbitration. See similar questions...

Cost is greatly reduced. Time is greatly reduced. Emotional wear and tear are also reduced. Satisfaction is increased. You walk away with something you have agreed to instead of rolling the dice with a judge who does not know you. See similar questions...

arbitration hearing* is an informal legal proceeding held before a neutral court official called an arbitrator. At the hearing, each side of a dispute will have a chance to tell his or her story to the arbitrator. Each side can present witnesses and documents. After the evidence has been presented, the arbitrator will, like a judge, make a decision in the case. See similar questions...

You must go to arbitration if you signed a customer agreement that contained a pre-dispute arbitration clause. We know of no major firm that does not insert an arbitration clause in their customer agreements. It has been upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court as enforceable. In most instances it is a complete waste of your time and money to attempt to circumvent arbitration. See similar questions...

No. Arbitration is more informal, discovery is more limited, and most importantly, unlike going to court, arbitration awards are binding, and extremely difficult to overturn. The arbitrators are often not attorneys, and there is no judge involved. See similar questions...

Arbitration has a number of advantages. Arbitration is generally less time consuming and less expensive than court, due to the fact that deposition discovery and motions practice is rare in arbitration. Pre-hearing procedures are more limited in arbitration than in court, and arbitrations are typically resolved in 12 to 18 months as opposed to 18 months to two years or more for court cases. See similar questions...

Arbitration is a less formal procedure than court litigation, and it is conducted in private, away from the glare of the media and the public. Parties are free to appoint their own arbitrators and can chose more practical procedures and rules for the conduct of an arbitration. Arbitration awards are final and binding, and have extra-territorial enforceability in over 120 countries under the New York Convention. See similar questions...

It is a measure of PPC2000’s success that it is not yet the subject of any reported court case and that User Group members report the successful resolution of several differences and disputes through the Core Group. Some academic lawyers will say of PPC2000, as they also said of the NEC, that it should not be used because it has not been tested in the courts. The absence of courts is a plus, in my view. See similar questions...

Lower cost to the consumer, lighter weight, greater shock resistance. If you drop a fiberglass boat off a cartop, it will likely suffer damage. See similar questions...

The most significant advantage of modular construction is time savings. Site-built buildings are subject to weather conditions, subcontractor delays, waits for permits, and labor shortages. Modular buildings are built on a controlled timetable, in a factory environment. Typically a standard commercial modular building can be constructed in as little as 45 days. Time savings also occur because site preparation can be completed while the building is being constructed at the factory. See similar questions...

The ADA regulations are clear relative to physical strength/agility testing. The law combined with 30 years of isokinetic technology, 800 + research articles, INRTEK's normative database, standardized procedures and protocols, and numerous successful client case studies, have likely kept away litigation from claimant's and their attorneys. As of June 1998, INRTEK has not been challenged for age, gender, or ADA discrimination. See similar questions...

Using the court-system, parties in dispute hire an attorney/advocate to argue their position. A decision is made by a judge or jury resulting in a winner and a loser. See similar questions...

Probably. Ninety to 95% of construction accident cases do settle sometime before trial; however, there are complex legal issues and the presence of workers' compensation liens make these cases difficult to settle without intensive litigation. Most legal questions require complex answers. The answers provided here may not be complete or fully accurate but attempt to provide consumers with abbreviated answers. See similar questions...