Characterization of this proces as ...

Characterization of this proces as a "condition precedent" may be misleading

respects to mediation in two AIA documents revised last year have heightened the awareness in the construction industry of this way of dispute resolution.

The general conditions (A201-1997) and the architect-owner agreement (B141-1997) each contain a clause dealing with mediation of disputes. A provision that has attracted attention is united that provides that any dispute shall be make submissive to mediation "as a condition precedent" to arbitration or legal proceedings.