The ABCs of DRBs: What They Are and How Well They Work

Spring 2006

by the Team at CPMI

For a host of reasons, disputes have become increasingly prevalent in the construction industry. When they affect deadlines, productivity, and costs, they must be dealt with promptly to keep the project on schedule and the budget on target. One approach to resolution, which has been evolving since its inception almost 30 years ago, is the use of a Dispute Review Board (DRB).