Online

21 October

11.30 - 12.00

The Solution Ladder in Practice

Disagreements arise in most construction projects; what matters is not whether they occur, but how they are handled. With AB 18 and ABR 18, a more structured model for conflict resolution – the conflict resolution ladder – was introduced to ensure that disputes are dealt with quickly, close to the project, and at the right decision-making level before they escalate into long, resource-intensive conflicts. This event focuses on the practical and legal implications of using the conflict resolution ladder in construction projects. You will explore the model’s strict deadlines, the need for clearly defined roles, and how the handling of each step in the process can affect both ongoing collaboration and the parties’ legal positions in the project.

About this briefing

Modern construction projects are complex, and disagreements are almost inevitable. The “løsningstrappe” – the contractual escalation ladder for resolving disputes – is designed to help parties manage conflicts early and efficiently. In practice, however, it imposes both legal and collaboration-related demands on everyone involved. Deadlines are short, roles must be clearly defined, and the way the process is handled can have a major impact on both the ongoing cooperation and the parties’ legal positions. [0]

In this focused briefing, attorney Nicolaus Falk-Scheibel will take a closer look at how the escalation ladder works in real-life projects, and which key issues clients, contractors and consultants in the construction industry particularly need to understand. [0]

Who should attend?

This session is especially relevant for:

Clients and developers involved in construction projects
Contractors and subcontractors
Consultants and advisers working under AB 18 or ABR 18 frameworks
Project managers and in-house counsel who handle contract management and disputes

What you will learn

During the briefing, we will, among other things, address: [0]

How the negotiation process between project managers and senior management representatives should be conducted within the escalation ladder
Which deadlines and procedural requirements apply under AB 18 and ABR 18
The interaction between mediation/conciliation, expert determination, fast-track decisions and arbitration
How the escalation ladder influences cooperation and conflict management in the project team
Typical challenges and practical lessons learned from the construction sector

Format and outcome

The briefing is designed as a compact, practice-oriented session. Through concrete examples and legal insights, you will gain a clearer understanding of how to navigate the escalation ladder in ongoing projects, reduce the risk of disputes escalating, and safeguard both the collaboration and your legal position.

After the session, participants will be better equipped to:

Plan and conduct negotiations in line with the contractual escalation steps
Observe critical deadlines and formal requirements under AB 18 and ABR 18
Choose and combine the right dispute resolution mechanisms for a given conflict
Identify and address typical pitfalls before they develop into major disputes