Construction disputes continue to rise in 2025. Yet the complications that trigger those disputes usually boil down to payment, changes, timelines or schedules and quality of work.
This is why how a contract is written matters.
On construction projects, the unexpected usually occurs. A properly written contract can eliminate many of the potential areas of dispute by providing a roadmap to resolution. Although most construction contracts are professionally written, a number still contain gaps that open the door to disputes.
By more effectively addressing these gaps, stakeholders can reduce the number of conflicts that emerge as a project progresses. While this isn’t legal advice, our experience and research has identified eight of the most common contract mistakes that lead to disputes and litigation. More
