A Dispute Avoidance and Resolution Board (DARB) is not simply another name for arbitration or mediation. It is a separate process in place when a project starts, designed to help prevent construction disputes from escalating while preserving the option to use other dispute resolution methods if needed. Learn more about our Constructions DARBs at our new and improved landing page: #DARB# #ConstructionDARB# #ConstructionDispute#

In the AAA’s 2026 Construction Report, Denise Motta, Counsel at Wilson Elser, emphasized that force majeure provisions are only as useful as the contract language and the process the parties follow when a disruption occurs. She continued, saying that notice should do more than preserve a party’s rights. It should also start a practical discussion about how the force majeure issue will be addressed before it causes broader project impacts. Download the report here: #AAA# #AAAConstructionConference# #ConstructionArbitration#

Nowadays, professionals in the construction industry are looking for ways to address issues before they evolve into formal disputes. This is where Dispute Avoidance and Resolution Boards (DARBs) come in. DARBs, which typically consist of one or three highly experienced neutral professionals with relevant expertise, are uniquely positioned to provide real-time issue resolution at any point in a project’s lifespan. They can provide a structured framework for helping project participants resolve issues early, preserve relationships, and maintain project momentum before disputes escalate into costly and time-consuming post-project disputes. Learn more about DARBs on our blog: #DARBs# #ConstructionArbitration# #Construction# #DisputeResolution#

In the AAA’s 2026 Construction Report, Saul Ewing Partner Y. Lisa Colon stated that AI is not eliminating a design professional’s responsibility. Instead, it may change how courts, arbitrators, and advocates evaluate whether the professional acted reasonably. Although the core question will remain whether a design professional used ordinary and reasonable care, skill, and diligence, technology will influence what’s considered reasonable in each project context. Download the report here: #AAA# #AAAConstructionConference# #ConstructionArbitration#

Winning an arbitral award is only part of the process. Enforcing that award across borders requires careful – and early – planning and a clear understanding of legal and practical challenges involved. At the 2026 ICDR Conference panel “The Enforcement Question: Securing Value in Cross-Border Arbitration,” attendees explored strategies to improve enforcement outcomes, from drafting arbitration agreements to identifying assets and selecting the right jurisdictions. Discover the key takeaways from this discussion on our blog: #InternationalConstructionArbitration# #InternationalArbitration# #ConstructionArbitration#