Discovery

The required disclosure of pertinent facts or documents to the opposing party in a legal proceeding.

Dispute Review Board

A one or three person board of alternative dispute resolution professionals contractually appointed to resolve construction project disputes presented by the Owner, Contractor or other stakeholder.

Early Neutral Evaluation

An informal presentation where a third party neutral provides a candid assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of a case and attempts to narrow the issues in a dispute. The evaluation may be binding or non-binding.

Facilitation

A collaborative process by which a neutral party seeks to assist a group of individuals or other parties to discuss constructively a number of complex, potentially controversial issues. The facilitator plays a less active role than a mediator in a facilitation process. 

Interim Order

 A temporary order providing temporary or preliminary relief pending a hearing or a final arbitration award.