Several types of balanced construction contract formats are available today. While FIDIC type of formats are being chosen by more progressive clients, the emphasis is still on client-centric models by commonly loading the ‘particular conditions’ in the client’s favour. Even where alternative dispute resolution systems such as reconciliation negotiations, arbitration, mediation and mini trials are available, they are invoked only after disputes arise. There is also considerable recourse to arbitration and time-consuming judicial interventions, militating against mutually beneficial approaches. Often, contracts are based on basic distrust rather than collaboration.

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