tag:dapello-barbe.blog.co.uk,2009-11-09:/MokoFeed2009-11-09T01:30:42+01:00tag:dapello-barbe.blog.co.uk,2006-08-07:/2006/07/25/no_more_yellow_osb_look_for_our_house~987792/#c1491809steinberg2006-08-07T17:20:49+02:002006-08-07T17:20:49+02:00Is the house pretty much wood. Looks like the US, I thought you got really bad torrnado's and things. and they kind of blow away.<br> <br> We watch the news, after seeing whole towns wrecked.<br> and wonder why people build the whole house of wood.<br> <br> iantag:dapello-barbe.blog.co.uk,2006-07-25:/2006/07/19/framing_started_today~972050/#c1426159jean_barbe2006-07-25T14:54:33+02:002006-07-25T14:54:33+02:00Thank you for your email wiching me a happy birthday. I hope you will be sending more photo of the build with you hard at work?<br> <br> Even with the best intentions on the part of the homeowner and the builder, a construction project can go awry and the relationship can sour. If this happens to you, don't panic. Consider third-party arbitration.<br> <br> An arbitrator can help to settle disputes when both parties are digging in their heels. For this reason, it's a good idea to include an arbitration clause in your contract. Contact the American Arbitrators Association and the National Academy of Conciliators and find out their fees before you include either of them by name in your contract. Or, you could name a different third party—say, a local attorney who isn't representing either of you—to settle any unforeseen disputes.<br> <br> If you're nervous about the added cost, remember that arbitration fees are a drop in the bucket compared to litigation costs.<br> <br> Your builder might have an arbitration clause in the contract he asks you to sign. This will protect his reputation by keeping all disputes off of the public's radar. Keep in mind, though, that the possibility of negative publicity might be your only leverage to resolve a future problem. If you find an arbitration clause on your builder's contract, you would be wise to discuss its inclusion with your attorney.<br>