Dispute resolution in construction contractual relations (Tigran KHACHATRYAN)

Introduction
In recent years one of the most important issues to be considered in drafting any contract, including a construction contract, is the method of future dispute resolution. Although many contracts may remain silent on the issue of future dispute resolution; the costs in time, money and distroyed business relationships which can be raised when disputes are resolved through traditional litigation have meant that more and more contracts now include provisions providing for or mandating dispute resolution through so-called dispute resolution. The problematic issue refers to any type of dispute resolution which does not involve adjudication through litigation in a court and it may involve, either alone or in combination, arbitration, mediation, negotiation and counseling.

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