Using Dispute Review Boards (DRBs) to Proactively Resolve Claims

Dispute Review Boards (DRBs) are recognized worldwide for their effectiveness in the real-time avoidance and resolution of disputes on major projects. DRBs enhance project success through significant decreases in claims, costs, and time overruns. Learn how you can use DRBs to create a “claim free zone” You will also learn critical practice pointers on how to set up a DRB to maximize their effectiveness.  

Learning Objectives:  

• How to effectively contract for a three-party DRB agreement
• Important practical considerations in setting up a DRB including whether to allow attorney advocates to participate in the process and the admissibility of DRBs  

 Speakers:

• Kurt L. Dettman, Esq., Owner, Constructive Dispute Resolutions 
• Deborah Bovarnick Mastin, Principal, Law Office of Deborah Mastin, PLLC
• EJ O’Neill, Vice President, Heavy Civil Group – Mid Atlantic Region, Archer Western