Common use of Dispute Avoidance and Mediation Clause in Contracts

Dispute Avoidance and Mediation. The Parties are fully committed to working with each other throughout the Project and agree to communicate regularly with each other at all times so as to avoid or minimize disputes or disagreements. If disputes or disagreements do arise, Design-Builder and Owner each commit to resolving such disputes or disagreements in an amicable, professional and expeditious manner so as to avoid unnecessary losses, delays and disruptions to the Work. Design-Builder and Owner will first attempt to resolve disputes or disagreements at the field level through discussions between Design-Builder’s Representative and Owner’s Representative. If a dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved through Design-Builder’s Representative and Owner’s Representative, Design-Builder’s Senior Representative and Owner’s Senior Representative, upon the request of either Party, shall meet as soon as conveniently possible, but in no case later than thirty (30) Days after such a request is made, to attempt to resolve such dispute or disagreement. Prior to any meetings between the Senior Representatives, the Parties will exchange relevant information that will assist the Parties in resolving their dispute or disagreement. If, after meeting, the Senior Representatives determine that the dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved on terms satisfactory to both Parties, the Parties shall submit the dispute or disagreement to non-binding mediation. The mediation shall be conducted in Minneapolis, Minnesota by a mutually agreeable impartial mediator or, if the Parties cannot so agree, a mediator designated by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) pursuant to its Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures. The mediation will be governed by and conducted pursuant to a mediation agreement negotiated by the Parties or, if the Parties cannot so agree, by procedures established by the mediator.

Dispute Avoidance and Mediation. The Parties are fully committed to working with each other throughout the Expansion Project and agree to communicate regularly with each other at all times so as to avoid or minimize disputes or disagreements. If disputes or disagreements do arise, Design-Builder and Owner each commit to resolving such disputes or disagreements in an amicable, professional and expeditious manner so as to avoid unnecessary losses, delays and disruptions to the Work. Design-Builder and Owner will first attempt to resolve disputes or disagreements at the field level through discussions between Design-Builder’s Representative and Owner’s Representative. If a dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved through Design-Builder’s Representative and Owner’s Representative, Design-Builder’s Senior Representative and Owner’s Senior Representative, upon the request of either Party, shall meet as soon as conveniently possible, but in no case later than thirty (30) Days after such a request is made, to attempt to resolve such dispute or disagreement. Prior to any meetings between the Senior Representatives, the Parties will exchange relevant information that will assist the Parties in resolving their dispute or disagreement. If, after meeting, the Senior Representatives determine that the dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved on terms satisfactory to both Parties, the Parties shall submit the dispute or disagreement to non-binding mediation. The mediation shall be conducted in Minneapolis, Minnesota by a mutually agreeable impartial mediator ormediator, or if the Parties cannot so agree, a mediator designated by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) pursuant to its Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures. The mediation will be governed by and conducted pursuant to a mediation agreement negotiated by the Parties or, if the Parties cannot so agree, by procedures established by the mediator.

Dispute Avoidance and Mediation. The Parties are fully committed to working with each other throughout the Project and agree to communicate regularly with each other at all [Name of Project Company] ___ ___, 2006 times so as to avoid or minimize disputes or disagreements. If disputes or disagreements do arise, Design-Builder and Owner each commit to resolving such disputes or disagreements in an amicable, professional and expeditious manner so as to avoid unnecessary losses, delays and disruptions to the Work. Design-Builder and Owner will first attempt to resolve disputes or disagreements at the field level through discussions between Design-Builder’s Representative and Owner’s Representative. If a dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved through Design-Builder’s Representative and Owner’s Representative, Design-Builder’s Senior Representative and Owner’s Senior Representative, upon the request of either Party, shall meet as soon as conveniently possible, but in no case later than thirty (30) Days after such a request is made, to attempt to resolve such dispute or disagreement. Prior to any meetings between the Senior Representatives, the Parties will exchange relevant information that will assist the Parties in resolving their dispute or disagreement. If, after meeting, the Senior Representatives determine that the dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved on terms satisfactory to both Parties, the Parties shall submit the dispute or disagreement to non-binding mediation. The mediation shall be conducted in Minneapolis, Minnesota by a mutually agreeable impartial mediator or, if the Parties cannot so agree, a mediator designated by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) pursuant to its Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures. The mediation will be governed by and conducted pursuant to a mediation agreement negotiated by the Parties or, if the Parties cannot so agree, by procedures established by the mediator.

Dispute Avoidance and Mediation. The Parties parties are fully committed to working with each other throughout the Project and agree to communicate regularly with each other at all times so as to avoid or minimize disputes or disagreements. If disputes or disagreements do arise, Design-Builder and Owner each commit to resolving such disputes or disagreements in an amicable, professional and expeditious manner so as to avoid unnecessary losses, delays and disruptions to the Work. Design-Builder and Owner will first attempt to resolve disputes or disagreements at the field level through discussions between Design-Builder’s 's Representative and Owner’s 's Representative. If a dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved through Design-Builder’s 's Representative and Owner’s 's Representative, Design-Builder’s 's Senior Representative and Owner’s 's Senior Representative, upon the request of either Partyparty, shall meet as soon as conveniently possible, but in no case later than thirty (30) Days days after such a request is made, to attempt to resolve such dispute or disagreement. Prior to any meetings between the Senior Representatives, the Parties parties will exchange relevant information that will assist the Parties parties in resolving their dispute or disagreement. If, after meeting, the Senior Representatives determine that the dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved on terms satisfactory to both Partiesparties, the Parties parties shall submit the dispute or disagreement to non-binding mediation. The mediation shall be conducted in Minneapolis, Minnesota by a mutually agreeable impartial mediator ormediator, or if the Parties parties cannot so agree, a mediator designated by the American Arbitration Association (“"AAA”") pursuant to its Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation ProceduresRules. The mediation will be governed by and conducted pursuant to a mediation agreement negotiated by the Parties parties or, if the Parties parties cannot so agree, by procedures established by the mediator.

Dispute Avoidance and Mediation. The Parties are fully committed to working with each other throughout the Project and agree to communicate regularly with each other at all times so as to avoid or minimize disputes or disagreements. If disputes or disagreements do arise, Design-Builder Vendor and Owner Bechtel each commit to resolving such disputes or disagreements in an amicable, professional and expeditious manner so as to avoid unnecessary losses, delays and disruptions to the Work. Design-Builder Scope of Work as follows: (a) Vendor and Owner Bechtel will first attempt to resolve disputes or disagreements at the field level through discussions between Design-BuilderVendor’s Representative and Owner’s Xxxxxxx’x Representative. . (b) If a dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved through Design-BuilderVendor’s Representative and Owner’s Xxxxxxx’x Representative, Design-BuilderVendor’s Senior Representative senior representative and Owner’s Senior RepresentativeXxxxxxx’x senior representative, upon the request of either Party, shall meet as soon as conveniently possible, but in no case later than thirty (30) Days after such a request is made, to attempt to resolve such dispute or disagreement. Prior to any meetings between the Senior Representativessenior representatives, the Parties will exchange relevant information that will assist the Parties in resolving their dispute or disagreement. If, after meeting, the Senior Representatives determine that the . (c) If a dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved on terms satisfactory to both Partiesby the Parties senior representatives, the Parties shall submit the then endeavor to resolve such dispute or disagreement by mediation which, unless a Party objects to non-binding mediationmediation by giving notice to the other Party(ies) either prior to commencement of the mediation or at a time thereafter, shall be a condition precedent to arbitration, as set forth below. The Unless the Parties mutually agree otherwise, mediation shall be conducted in Minneapolis, Minnesota by a accordance with the then-current Construction Industry Mediation Procedures of the American Arbitration Association. The place of mediation shall be in San Francisco or other mutually agreeable impartial mediator or, if agreed upon location in California. If the Parties cannot so agreeare unable to agree on appointment of a mediator, they may agree to request referral of potential mediators or appointment of a mediator designated by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) pursuant to its Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures. The mediation will be governed by and conducted pursuant to a mediation agreement negotiated by the Parties or, if the Parties cannot so agree, by procedures established by the mediator.Association

Dispute Avoidance and Mediation. The Parties are fully committed to working with each other throughout the Project and agree to communicate regularly with each other at all [Name of Project Company] _____ ___, 2006 times so as to avoid or minimize disputes or disagreements. If disputes or disagreements do arise, Design-Builder and Owner each commit to resolving such disputes or disagreements in an amicable, professional and expeditious manner so as to avoid unnecessary losses, delays and disruptions to the Work. Design-Builder and Owner will first attempt to resolve disputes or disagreements at the field level through discussions between Design-Builder’s Representative and Owner’s Representative. If a dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved through Design-Builder’s Representative and Owner’s Representative, Design-Builder’s Senior Representative and Owner’s Senior Representative, upon the request of either Party, shall meet as soon as conveniently possible, but in no case later than thirty (30) Days after such a request is made, to attempt to resolve such dispute or disagreement. Prior to any meetings between the Senior Representatives, the Parties will exchange relevant information that will assist the Parties in resolving their dispute or disagreement. If, after meeting, the Senior Representatives determine that the dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved on terms satisfactory to both Parties, the Parties shall submit the dispute or disagreement to non-binding mediation. The mediation shall be conducted in Minneapolis, Minnesota by a mutually agreeable impartial mediator or, if the Parties cannot so agree, a mediator designated by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) pursuant to its Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures. The mediation will be governed by and conducted pursuant to a mediation agreement negotiated by the Parties or, if the Parties cannot so agree, by procedures established by the mediator.

Dispute Avoidance and Mediation. The Parties are fully committed to working with each other throughout the Project and agree to communicate regularly with each other at all times so as to avoid or minimize disputes or disagreements. If disputes or disagreements do arise, Design-Builder and Owner each commit to resolving such disputes or disagreements in an amicable, professional and expeditious manner so as to avoid unnecessary losses, delays and disruptions to the Work. Design-Builder and Owner will first attempt to resolve disputes or disagreements at the field level through discussions between Design-Builder’s Representative and Owner’s Representative. If a dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved through Design-Builder’s Representative and Owner’s Representative, Design-Builder’s Senior Representative and Owner’s Senior Representative, upon the request of either Partyparty, shall meet as soon as conveniently possible, but in no case later than thirty (30) Days after such a request is made, to attempt to resolve such dispute or disagreement. Prior to any meetings between the Senior Representatives, the Parties will exchange relevant information that will assist the Parties in resolving their dispute or disagreement. If, after meeting, the Senior Representatives determine that the dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved on terms satisfactory to both Parties, the Parties shall submit the dispute or disagreement to non-binding mediation. The mediation shall be conducted in Minneapolis, Minnesota by a mutually agreeable impartial mediator ormediator, or if the Parties cannot so agree, a mediator designated by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) pursuant to its Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures. The mediation will be governed by and conducted pursuant to a mediation agreement negotiated by the Parties or, if the Parties cannot so agree, by procedures established by the mediator.

Dispute Avoidance and Mediation. The Parties parties are fully committed to working with each other throughout the Project and agree to communicate regularly with each other at all times so as to avoid or minimize disputes or disagreements. If disputes or disagreements do arise, Design-Builder and Owner each commit to resolving such disputes or disagreements in an Val-E Ethanol, LLC Fxxxx, Inc. Final January 6, 2006 amicable, professional and expeditious manner so as to avoid unnecessary losses, delays and disruptions to the Work. Design-Builder and Owner will first attempt to resolve disputes or disagreements at the field level through discussions between Design-Builder’s Representative and Owner’s Representative. If a dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved through Design-Builder’s Representative and Owner’s Representative, Design-Builder’s Senior Representative and Owner’s Senior Representative, upon the request of either Partyparty, shall meet as soon as conveniently possible, but in no case later than thirty (30) Days after such a request is made, to attempt to resolve such dispute or disagreement. Prior to any meetings between the Senior Representatives, the Parties parties will exchange relevant information that will assist the Parties parties in resolving their dispute or disagreement. If, after meeting, the Senior Representatives determine that the dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved on terms satisfactory to both Partiesparties, the Parties parties shall submit the dispute or disagreement to non-binding mediation. The mediation shall be conducted in Minneapolis, Minnesota by a mutually agreeable impartial mediator ormediator, or if the Parties parties cannot so agree, a mediator designated by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) pursuant to its Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures. The mediation will be governed by and conducted pursuant to a mediation agreement negotiated by the Parties parties or, if the Parties parties cannot so agree, by procedures established by the mediator.

Dispute Avoidance and Mediation. The Parties are fully committed to working with each other throughout the Project and agree to communicate regularly with each other at all times so as to avoid or minimize disputes or disagreements. If disputes or disagreements do arise, Design-Builder and Owner each commit to resolving such disputes or disagreements in an amicable, professional and expeditious manner so as to avoid unnecessary losses, delays and disruptions to the Work. Design-Builder and Owner will first attempt to resolve disputes or disagreements at the field level through discussions between Design-Builder’s Representative and Owner’s Representative. If a dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved through Design-Builder’s Representative and Owner’s Representative, Design-Builder’s Senior Representative and Owner’s Senior Representative, upon the request of either Party, shall meet as soon as conveniently possible, but in no case later than thirty (30) Days after such a request is made, to attempt to resolve such dispute or disagreement. Prior to any meetings between the Senior Representatives, the Parties will exchange relevant information that will assist the Parties in resolving their dispute or disagreement. If, after meeting, the Senior Representatives determine that the dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved on terms satisfactory to both Parties, the Parties shall submit the dispute or disagreement to non-binding mediation. The mediation shall be conducted in Minneapolis, Minnesota by a mutually agreeable impartial mediator or, if the Parties cannot so agree, a mediator designated by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) pursuant to its Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures. The mediation will be governed by and conducted pursuant to a mediation agreement negotiated by the Parties or, if the Parties cannot so agree, by procedures established by the mediator. Mediation is a condition precedent to arbitration, unless the Parties agree otherwise.

Dispute Avoidance and Mediation. The Parties are fully committed to working with each other throughout the Project and agree to communicate regularly with each other at all times so as to avoid or minimize disputes or disagreements. If disputes or disagreements do First United Ethanol, LLC November 16, 2006 arise, Design-Builder and Owner each commit to resolving such disputes or disagreements in an amicable, professional and expeditious manner so as to avoid unnecessary losses, delays and disruptions to the Work. Design-Builder and Owner will first attempt to resolve disputes or disagreements at the field level through discussions between Design-Builder’s Representative and Owner’s Representative. If a dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved through Design-Builder’s Representative and Owner’s Representative, Design-Builder’s Senior Representative and Owner’s Senior Representative, upon the request of either Party, shall meet as soon as conveniently possible, but in no case later than thirty (30) Days after such a request is made, to attempt to resolve such dispute or disagreement. Prior to any meetings between the Senior Representatives, the Parties will exchange relevant information that will assist the Parties in resolving their dispute or disagreement. If, after meeting, the Senior Representatives determine that the dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved on terms satisfactory to both Parties, the Parties shall submit the dispute or disagreement to non-binding mediation. The mediation shall be conducted in Minneapolis, Minnesota by a mutually agreeable impartial mediator or, if the Parties cannot so agree, a mediator designated by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) pursuant to its Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures. The mediation will be governed by and conducted pursuant to a mediation agreement negotiated by the Parties or, if the Parties cannot so agree, by procedures established by the mediator.

Dispute Avoidance and Mediation. The Parties are fully committed to working with each other throughout the Expansion Project and agree to communicate regularly with each other at all times so as to avoid or minimize disputes or disagreements. If disputes or disagreements do arise, Design-Builder and Owner each commit to resolving such disputes or disagreements in an amicable, professional and expeditious manner so as to avoid unnecessary losses, delays and disruptions to the Work. Design-Builder and Owner will first attempt to resolve disputes or disagreements at the field level through discussions between Design-Builder’s Representative and Owner’s Representative. If a dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved through Design-Builder’s Representative and Owner’s Representative, Design-Builder’s Senior Representative and Owner’s Senior Representative, upon the request of either Party, shall meet as soon as conveniently possible, but in no case later than thirty (30) Days after such a request is made, to attempt to resolve such dispute or disagreement. Prior to any meetings between the Senior Representatives, the Parties will exchange relevant information that will assist the Parties in resolving their dispute or disagreement. If, after meeting, the Senior Representatives determine that the dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved on terms satisfactory to both Parties, the Parties shall submit the dispute or disagreement to non-binding mediation. The mediation shall be conducted in Minneapolis, Minnesota by a mutually agreeable impartial mediator ormediator, or if the Parties cannot so agree, a mediator designated by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) pursuant to its Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures. The mediation will be governed by and conducted pursuant to a mediation agreement negotiated by the Parties or, if the Parties cannot so agree, by procedures established by the mediator.. Platte Valley Fuel Ethanol, LLC April 24, 2006

Dispute Avoidance and Mediation. The Parties are fully committed to working with each other throughout the Project and agree to communicate regularly with each other at all times so as to avoid or minimize disputes or disagreements. If disputes or disagreements do arise, Design-Builder and Owner each commit to resolving such disputes or disagreements in an amicable, professional and expeditious manner so as to avoid unnecessary losses, delays and disruptions to the Work. Design-Builder and Owner will first attempt to resolve disputes or disagreements at the field level through discussions between Design-Builder’s Representative and Owner’s Representative. If a dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved through Design-Builder’s Representative and Owner’s Representative, Design-Builder’s Senior Representative and Owner’s Senior ADVANCED BIOENERGY, LLC March 16, 2006 Representative, upon the request of either Partyparty, shall meet as soon as conveniently possible, but in no case later than thirty (30) Days after such a request is made, to attempt to resolve such dispute or disagreement. Prior to any meetings between the Senior Representatives, the Parties will exchange relevant information that will assist the Parties in resolving their dispute or disagreement. If, after meeting, the Senior Representatives determine that the dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved on terms satisfactory to both Parties, the Parties shall submit the dispute or disagreement to non-binding mediation. The mediation shall be conducted in Minneapolis, Minnesota by a mutually agreeable impartial mediator ormediator, or if the Parties cannot so agree, a mediator designated by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) pursuant to its Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures. The mediation will be governed by and conducted pursuant to a mediation agreement negotiated by the Parties or, if the Parties cannot so agree, by procedures established by the mediator.

Dispute Avoidance and Mediation. The Parties are fully committed to working with each other throughout the Project and agree to communicate regularly with each other at all times so as to avoid or minimize disputes or disagreements. If disputes or disagreements do arise, Design-Builder Xxxxx and Owner each commit to resolving such disputes or disagreements in an amicable, professional and expeditious manner so as to avoid unnecessary losses, delays and disruptions to the Work. Design-Builder Xxxxx and Owner will first attempt to resolve disputes or disagreements at the field level through discussions between Design-Builder’s Xxxxx’x Representative and Owner’s Representative. If a dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved through Design-Builder’s Xxxxx’x Representative and Owner’s Representative, Design-Builder’s Xxxxx’x Senior Representative and Owner’s Senior Representative, upon the request of either Party, shall meet as soon as conveniently possible, but in no case later than thirty (30) Days after such a request is made, to attempt to resolve such dispute or disagreement. Prior to any meetings between the Senior Representatives, the Parties will exchange relevant information that will assist the Parties in resolving their dispute or disagreement. If, after meeting, the Senior Representatives determine that the dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved on terms satisfactory to both Parties, the Parties shall submit the dispute or disagreement to non-binding mediation. The mediation shall be conducted in MinneapolisOmaha, Minnesota Nebraska by a mutually agreeable impartial mediator or, if the Parties cannot so agree, a mediator designated by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) pursuant to its Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures. The mediation will be governed by and conducted pursuant to a mediation agreement negotiated by the Parties or, if the Parties cannot so agree, by procedures established by the mediator. Mediation is a condition precedent to arbitration, unless the Parties agree otherwise.

Dispute Avoidance and Mediation. The Parties are fully committed to working with each other throughout the Project and agree to communicate regularly with each other at all times so as to avoid or minimize disputes or disagreements. If disputes or disagreements do arise, Design-Builder Xxxxx and Owner each commit to resolving such disputes or disagreements in an amicable, professional and expeditious manner so as to avoid unnecessary losses, delays and disruptions to the Work. Design-Builder Xxxxx and Owner will first attempt to resolve disputes or disagreements at the field level through discussions between Design-Builder’s Xxxxx’x Representative and Owner’s Representative. If a dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved through Design-Builder’s Xxxxx’x Representative and Owner’s Representative, Design-Builder’s Xxxxx’x Senior Representative and Owner’s Senior Representative, upon the request of either Party, shall meet as soon as conveniently possible, but in no case later than thirty (30) Days after such a request is made, to attempt to resolve such dispute or disagreement. Prior to any meetings between the Senior Representatives, the Parties will exchange relevant information that will assist the Parties in resolving their dispute or disagreement. If, after meeting, the Senior Representatives determine that the dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved on terms satisfactory to both Parties, the Parties shall submit the dispute or disagreement to non-binding mediation. The mediation shall be conducted in MinneapolisIndianapolis, Minnesota Indiana by a mutually agreeable impartial mediator or, if the Parties cannot so agree, a mediator designated by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) pursuant to its Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures. The mediation will be governed by and conducted pursuant to a mediation agreement negotiated by the Parties or, if the Parties cannot so agree, by procedures established by the mediator. Mediation is a condition precedent to arbitration, unless the Parties agree otherwise.

Dispute Avoidance and Mediation. The Parties are fully committed to working with each other throughout the Project and agree to communicate regularly with each other at all times so as to avoid or minimize disputes or disagreements. If disputes or disagreements do arise, Design-Builder and Owner each commit to resolving such disputes or disagreements in an amicable, professional and expeditious manner so as to avoid unnecessary losses, delays and disruptions to the Work. Design-Builder and Owner will first attempt to resolve disputes or disagreements at the field level through discussions between Design-Builder’s Representative and Owner’s Representative. If a dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved through Design-Builder’s Representative and Owner’s Representative, Design-Builder’s Senior Representative and Owner’s Senior Representative, upon the request of either Party, shall meet as soon as conveniently possible, but in no case later than thirty (30) Days after such a request is made, to attempt to resolve such dispute or disagreement. Prior to any meetings between the Senior Representatives, the Parties will exchange relevant information that will assist the Parties in resolving their dispute or disagreement. If, after meeting, the Senior Representatives determine that the dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved on terms satisfactory to both Parties, the Parties shall submit the dispute or One Earth Energy, LLC May 17, 2007 disagreement to non-binding mediation. The mediation shall be conducted in Minneapolis, Minnesota by a mutually agreeable impartial mediator or, if the Parties cannot so agree, a mediator designated by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) pursuant to its Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures. The mediation will be governed by and conducted pursuant to a mediation agreement negotiated by the Parties or, if the Parties cannot so agree, by procedures established by the mediator. Mediation is a condition precedent to arbitration, unless the Parties agree otherwise.

Dispute Avoidance and Mediation. The Parties are fully committed to working with each other throughout the Project and agree to communicate regularly with each other at all times so as to avoid or minimize disputes or disagreements. If disputes or disagreements do arise, Design-Builder and Owner each commit to resolving such disputes or disagreements in an amicable, professional and expeditious manner so as to avoid unnecessary losses, delays and disruptions to the Work. Design-Builder and Owner will first attempt to resolve disputes or disagreements at the field level through discussions between Design-Builder’s Representative and Owner’s Representative. If a dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved through Design-Builder’s Representative and Owner’s Representative, Design-Builder’s Senior Representative and Owner’s Senior Representative, upon the request of either Party, shall meet as soon as conveniently possible, but in no case later than thirty (30) Days after such a request is made, to attempt to resolve such dispute or disagreement. Prior to any meetings between the Senior Representatives, the Parties will exchange relevant information that will assist the Parties in resolving their dispute or disagreement. If, after meeting, the Senior Representatives determine that the dispute or disagreement cannot be resolved on terms satisfactory to both Parties, the Parties shall submit the dispute or disagreement to non-binding mediation. The mediation shall be conducted in Minneapolis, Minnesota by a mutually agreeable impartial mediator ormediator, or if the Parties cannot so agree, a mediator designated by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) pursuant to its Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures. The mediation will be governed by and conducted pursuant to a mediation agreement negotiated by the Parties or, if the Parties cannot so agree, by procedures established by the mediator.