Often several disputes may have to be settled during the various phases of a construction project. It is important to Aoid interrupting the construction schedule while these disputes are being addressed. Because of the length, scope and high costs of operations in construction contracts, elaborate dispute resolution clauses are often developed, either on an ad hoc basis or in accordance with established standards.
Large project tend to include a combination of both a dispute board and arbitration. Differences arising during a long term construction project are first submitted to the dispute Board while the project continues. Disputes not resolved by the dispute board are later referred to arbitration.