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Arbitration is Why There is So Little Litigation in Green Building

Green Building Law Update

The reason for the dearth of court cases is not that there are no disputes and differences arising from green building design and construction, but rather that many, if not most of the contracts in sustainable construction require mandatory arbitration, in lieu of a judicial contest. Even the Green Business Certification Inc.

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Arbitration including Religious Arbitration in Green Building Contracts

Green Building Law Update

With over a million contract documents licensed on an annual basis, the AIA’s form construction documents are likely the most widely used contract documents in the industry. Certification Agreement has a mandatory arbitration provision. Even the LEED Green Building Certification Inc. And always consult your attorney before signing.

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