Construction Mediation

Construction disputes happen every day.

Miscommunication, unexpected costs, change orders, delays, and payment disagreements can quickly turn a construction project into a stressful conflict between contractors and homeowners.

Most people assume that the only way to resolve these problems is through lawsuits, attorneys, and expensive court battles.

But there is another path.

In Construction Mediation: From the Job Site to Resolution, contractor and dispute specialist Nicholas Salerno III introduces a practical framework for understanding and resolving construction conflicts before they spiral out of control.

Drawing from real-world construction experience and dispute resolution principles, this book explains how contractors and homeowners can navigate disagreements, protect themselves through documentation, and approach mediation with confidence.

Inside this book you will learn:

• Why construction disputes happen so often
• How miscommunication turns small problems into major conflicts
• The importance of documentation and jobsite communication
• What actually happens inside a mediation session
• Practical strategies that lead to successful settlements
• When disputes escalate beyond mediation

The book also introduces the Construction Dispute Pyramid™, a simple framework that helps contractors and homeowners understand how conflicts escalate and how they can be resolved more effectively.

Whether you are a contractor, subcontractor, project manager, or homeowner, this guide provides practical insight into how disputes unfold and how they can be resolved in a structured, professional way.

Part of the Lexington Legal Solutions Contractor Protection Series, this book is designed to help readers better understand construction disputes and the processes used to resolve them.