What does dispute mean in construction?
Short definition
A dispute is a disagreement between project parties about contract requirements, payment, time, quality, scope, or responsibility.
Longer explanation
Construction disputes may be handled through project negotiation, initial decisions, mediation, arbitration, litigation, or other contract procedures.
Example in context
“The project team reviewed the dispute during the construction phase.”
Common users
- Owners
- Architects
- Contractors
- Construction managers