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Mediation vs. Arbitration vs. Litigation: The Three Paths Construction Disputes Take

When a construction dispute can't be resolved by negotiation, the contract's dispute resolution clause decides what comes next. Mediation, arbitration, and litigation each have different costs, timelines, confidentiality, and outcomes. The difference between a clean resolution and a two-year cash-sink is often determined by which path the contract picks — and most contractors never read the clause before signing.