RedVector RV-7660

Construction Arbitration: A Brief Overview - Beginner

Construction Arbitration: A Brief Overview - Beginner

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Fundamental

Item#: RV-7660

SME: Allan Goodman, J.D.

This 1-hour interactive online course provides a brief overview of the arbitration process for the construction professional. Arbitration is often used to resolve disputes arising from the construction process, both during and after contract performance. If you are a prime contractor, subcontractor, architect, engineer, construction manager, owner's representative, surety, insurance company, or otherwise involved in the construction industry, it is highly likely that you will be a party to one or more arbitration proceedings during your career. This course will provide basic information to the construction professional allowing him or her to understand the arbitration process.

There will be a multiple-choice quiz included at the end of each scenario.


Vector Solutions has a long history of providing industry-specific content for its customers. While this course and its content remain accurate and functional within our systems, the look and feel may not match our more modern offerings.
Course Objectives

After completion of the course, you will:

  • Understand the difference between arbitration and litigation in court
  • Understand what occurs in the pre-hearing and hearing stage of arbitration
  • Be familiar with the types of evidence and witnesses
  • Understand how an arbitrator issues an award
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Allan Goodman, J.D.
Allan Goodman, J.D. Photo
Allan H. Goodman is a Judge on the United States Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, where he adjudicates claims between private contractors and the federal government. From 1975 to 1993, Judge Goodman was an attorney in private practice. His practice emphasized construction law, surety law, and government contract law. From 1988-2001 he was an Adjunct Professor at the Georgetown University Law Center, where he taught Construction Contract Law. From 1996-1997 he was a member of the National Construction Arbitrator Training Faculty of the American Arbitration Association.
Judge Goodman also serves as a private arbitrator and mediator. He lectures frequently on alternative dispute resolution techniques, and is the author of Basic Skills for the New Arbitrator, 2d edition (Solomon Publications, 2004) and Basic Skills for the New Mediator, 2d edition (Solomon Publications, 2004). He is a graduate of the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and the University of Toledo College of Law and a member of the Bars of Virginia, the District of Columbia, and Maryland.
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