Our trusted Dispute Avoidance services are aimed at resolving construction claims and addressing protracted party positions at the close out of major projects to avoid dispute escalation. We provide independent expert determination and alternative dispute resolution services providing forensic delay analysis combined with third party review of final account issues and claims.

• B+A provides specialised dispute avoidance services that help organisations prevent and address conflicts before they escalate into costly disputes.
• Provision of binding or non-binding determinations for cost and extension of time claims, tailored to suit the parties’ agreements.
• Expertise in interpreting and applying contractual terms and industry standards.
• Our goal is to foster smooth project execution and long-term relationships, mitigating the need for legal action.

Independent Expert Determination

B+A provide parties with independent fact based determinations on claims under the contract.

• Assessment of the facts, evidence and contractual terms.
• Analysis of delay, disruption, acceleration, varied work claims both in terms of impact on the project programme and cost.
• Applying industry recognised forensic delay methods that provide robust impartial opinion based on the project records.
• Provide independent reports on entitlement to extension of time, application of liquidated and ascertained damages, additional cost claims and counterclaim deductions.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

B+A can provide clients with other ADR services designed to resolve disputes efficiently such as mediation.

• Development and implementation of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms (e.g., mediation, arbitration, dispute boards) tailored to the project.
• Ongoing monitoring of project activities to detect early signs of disputes or delays.
• Facilitation of ADR processes to resolve conflicts quickly and amicably, minimising disruption to the project.
• Acting as Mediator, Adjudicator or DAB member.