Infrastructure works contracts are usually complex, involving the main contractor and subcontractors, especially in EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) and/or turnkey contracts. Clauses on responsibilities, payments, fines, physical-financial schedules, among many others, must be combined with those providing for arbitration in the event of conflicts. The role of the arbitrators appointed by the parties is to do everything possible to defend the interests of their respective clients and at the same time seek consensus in the direction of a “win-win” for contractors and contractors – and thus reduce costs and avoid delays and other difficulties faced in dealing with the Judiciary.

Proper socio-environmental management of urban and rural projects can prevent before it can be remedied. Although there are movements to relax environmental legislation, engaging stakeholders, preserving when essential, conserving and mitigating risks and negative impacts is essential to ensuring the success of a project.