There are times in the construction industry when building systems and materials, or contractors and/or subcontractors fail to perform at a satisfactory level. When this happens building either stops, or the related problems are discovered, long after the work has been completed. At times like this the injured party often seeks help from an impartial third party, in this case a mediator.

What is Mediation?
Mediation refers to any interchange between two groups or individuals attempting to bring their respective points of view to a compromise.

Legal mediation is similar to arbitration, but non binding than arbitration for legal purposes. In a mediation, both sides must agree fully to a settlement, rather than relying on a third-party arbiter to decide the outcome.
Mediation is preferable to litigation for two good reasons:
• Mediation saves money.
• Mediation saves time.

Experts
KGA knows not only how to mediate, but also all about the construction issues. Staff includes:
• Licensed Contractors
• Registered Architects
• Certified Professional Estimators (ASPE)
• Licensed, Registered, Professional Engineers
• Certified ICC/ICBO Code experts and Building Inspectors

KGA has served in the following capacities:
• Impartial Insurance Appraiser and Umpire
• Arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association
• Arbitrator for the Contractors State License Board
• Mediator for the California Department of Insurance
• Mediator for Orange County Superior Court System
• Mediator for Construction and Environmental issues
• Mediator for Los Angeles County Superior Court System
• Mediator for the Orange County Chapter of Community Associations Institute
• Independent Court appointed Experts for the Superior Court System
• Orange County Superior Court
• Los Angeles County Superior Court

Services
KGA has developed a popular new program that incorporates the tools of mediation and is called Preemptive Dispute Resolution (PDR). In order to take advantage of this program it is important to pre-select KGA as your project neutral at the beginning of your project and to write it right into your contract. This act costs you nothing but could save you everything.

Project Experience
KGA’s vast experience in the construction industry enables us to understand quickly the issues at hand.