Avoid Construction Disputes

Bringing humanity and harmony to the construction industry

You can prevent disputes and work in harmony with your business partners, even in times of change and crisis

I am a consultant, speaker, and workshop leader, specializing in helping clients to avoid construction disputes

Now available:

arrow icon

AVOID CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES

10 Principles to Collaborate Effectively to Achieve On-Time and On-Budget Project Objectives

This critically important new book pinpoints the root causes of the growing number of disputes in construction projects and shows you and your stakeholders how to prevent or resolve them.

“Bentil’s work is a game-changer for anyone looking to improve outcomes and foster long-term sustainability in the construction sector. I can’t emphasize enough how invaluable this book is.”

— Mahmoud Ansari, Senior Project Manager, Accolite Digital 

 It's time to shift the paradigm

  • 42.8 million USD

    was the average value of a construction project dispute in North America in 2022.

    Source: Arcadis, 2023

  • 18.8 months

    was the average length of a construction project dispute in North America in 2022.

    Source: Arcadis, 2023

  • 9 out of 10

    construction mega projects worldwide experience cost overruns with an average escalation of 28%.

    Source: The Institute on Municipal Finance and Governance, 2015

  • 39%

    of Canadian infrastructure projects are over budget and behind schedule in their first 12 months.

    Source: EY,2017

Key benefits for stakeholders

  1. Understand root causes

  2. Steer clear of common pitfalls

  3. Collaborate effectively

  4. Dispute-avoidance mindset

  5. Harmonious working environment

  6. Manage risks and mitigate delays

  7. Achieve project objectives

  8. Deliver lasting value

  9. Win-win from dispute avoidance

Watch my video interview with Jack Canfield, about Avoid Construction Disputes:

Samuel K. Bentil, author, and expert in avoiding construction overruns and disputes

I’m Samuel K. Bentil

I am Senior Director of Construction Disputes & Advisory (Delay & Quantum) at Ankura Consulting Group.

I’m also the author of the book Avoid Construction Disputes - 10 Principles to Collaborate Effectively to Achieve On-Time and On-Budget Project Objectives.

With 16 years of experience, I specialize in investigating delay and cost-overrun disputes, and advocate passionately for the early dispute avoidance strategies.

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from the Bob Gaglardi School of Business & Economics at Thompson Rivers University. As a certified PMP and RMP, I have worked on projects of all sizes, including a $15 billion LNG facility.

Beyond my professional work, I am a minister at Revelation by Grace Ministries. My wife Elizabeth and I teach worshipful messianic dancing in public parks in the Fraser Valley during the summer, promoting community and spiritual well-being.

I am available for speaking, consulting, workshops, and podcast interviews. Let’s discuss.