A Dispute Board (DB) is a panel of one, three, or more impartial professionals formed at the very beginning of a construction project to follow progress, foster dispute avoidance, and promote early resolution of disputes for the duration of the project.
To learn more, take a look at this more detailed overview on the Dispute Board concept.
IS A DISPUTE BOARD RIGHT FOR US?
Major projects often feature significant risks depending on project type, complexity, duration, and available budget. The Dispute Board (DB) process has an important role in both avoiding and resolving disputes among contracting parties on large and complex construction projects, and has earned its place in the ADR toolkit.
Are you new to the Dispute Board process? Learn more about the benefits of using a DB on your project.
You can also find answers and guidance in the Dispute Board Manual: Guide to Best Practices and Procedures - available for download in EPUB format or for purchase in print via Amazon.
HOW CAN DRBF HELP?
DRBF exists to optimize the use of the Dispute Board process for smooth and efficient project delivery.
We've curated the resources and information you need to create smarter contracts - saving both time and money on the most complex of projects.
- Model Contract Documents - sample wording that can be easily updated to include your project details and specifications. Read more and download the Model Documents for free here.
- Dispute Board Manual: Guide to Best Practices and Procedures - a complete reference guide for best practices in the implementation of Dispute Boards. Download for free or purchase in print here.
- Advisory services - DRBF can evaluate your Dispute Board program and documents and give recommendations and suggestions for improvement and success
- Project team training - hold a training session tailored specifically to your project and your team to ensure that you receive maximum benefits from your Dispute Board
- Request for Qualifications service - we can reach out to our member database of qualified dispute resolution professionals who match the experience and profile you need so that you have well-matched candidates coming to you!
Read more about all of our resources here.
MEMBERSHIP IN DRBF
Your organization's membership in the DRBF means:
- Member pricing on our educational workshops and conferences where you can learn more about using a Dispute Board and connect with other professionals like you
- Full access to the DRBF Publications Library of over 1000 papers, articles, presentations, and videos - all geared towards improving and expanding the DB process
- Access to our members-only app and platform, where you can find DRBF events, news and industry developments, and trade questions and experiences with other Dispute Board users in an exclusive group forum
- Access to our Member Directory where you can find other organizations using Dispute Boards as well as a database of qualified DB candidates all in one place
Learn more about becoming a member today
Questions? Don't hestitate to contact us - we are here to serve you.