I focus on assisting disputing parties to resolve their disputes in the most time and cost-effective way.
The various ADR models allow me to get involved in a project at various stages depending on the conflict and the needs of the parties.
Know MoreA construction project brings together numerous parties with divergent interests. From owners, design professionals and financiers to contractors, subcontractors and materials suppliers, each bring their own expertise to the project.
However, due to the highly complex nature of construction and the relationships between the parties, disputes will inevitably arise. Disputes arising from construction delay, cost overruns, design changes, and issues surrounding construction deficiencies, and lead to millions of dollars in damages.
How and when these disputes arise, and how they are settled may determine the ultimate success of the project.
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) approaches, such as mediation, arbitration, as well as neutral evaluation of claims through a project neutral or through Dispute Resolution Boards, are effective strategies to achieve this goal. ADR provides the parties to a dispute with a more time-effective and cost-efficient process when compared to traditional litigation and provides the participants with more control over the process and the outcome.
Wise Alternative Dispute Resolution Inc., is dedicated to providing effective dispute resolution services to all stakeholders in the construction industry.
Having been involved over the past 40 years in both drafting complex project delivery agreements, as well as prosecuting, defending and resolving thousands of construction and infrastructure disputes across Canada, Howard Wise is well positioned to assist the parties in whatever ADR process they choose.
Mediation is a dispute resolution process in which the parties jointly select a mediator to help them reach a mutually beneficial solution to a dispute.
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Arbitration involves the appointment of an independent arbitrator chosen and paid for by the parties to the dispute. In certain situations, the arbitration may be held before a panel of Arbitrators.
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The Construction Act allows for the appointment of a Referee to hear and dispose of all issues raised in a construction lien proceeding by way of Court Order and Report.
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Project neutral is an ADR approach involving the appointment of an impartial party.
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Dispute Review Boards (DRBs) are a pre-emptive approach to conflicts.
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