The value of mediation has also been widely acknowledged worldwide, as shown by the number of jurisdictions in which the courts enforce obligations on parties to negotiate and adopt mediation to settle construction disputes.
This book examines the expansion and development of court-connected construction mediation provisions across a number of jurisdictions, including the England & Wales, the USA, South Africa and Hong Kong. It includes contributions from academics and professionals in 6 different countries to produce a truly international comparative study, which is of high importance to construction managers as well as legal professionals.
