Managing Construction Disputes Through Early Neutral Evaluation

A Project Neutral® provides senior-level assessment and practical settlements, helping project owners and contractors address construction disputes in 21 days — before they impact project momentum.

  • When schedule impacts threatened a critical public infrastructure project, a Project Neutral® evaluation facilitated agreement on schedule adjustments and mitigation measures, preventing $4.2 million in potential litigation costs while maintaining the revised project timeline.

  • A complex design-build laboratory project faced significant technical disputes regarding HVAC systems and cleanroom specifications. A 21-day Project Neutral® early neutral evaluation identified specification conflicts and facilitated agreement on technical solutions and equitable cost sharing, enabling project completion without arbitration.

  • A Project Neutral® evaluation covering $200 million in claims, including the replacement of a “traveler” system under the bridge used for maintenance access and wind retrofits, resolved the claims associated with a major bridge suicide barrier.