Are the recommendations made by a Dispute Review Board binding upon the parties involved?

In the context of dispute resolution, the recommendations provided by a Dispute Review Board (DRB) are typically not binding on the involved parties. The DRB serves as an advisory entity that offers guidance and recommendations to resolve disputes as they arise during the construction process. While these recommendations may carry significant weight and influence the parties' decisions, they do not have the enforcement power of a court or arbitration ruling unless specifically stipulated otherwise.

It's important to understand that the nature of the DRB's recommendations can vary depending on the contract or agreement between the parties. Some contracts may include clauses that stipulate the recommendations are to be treated as binding, but in a general sense, the standard operation of a DRB is to provide non-binding recommendations aimed at facilitating amicable resolutions. This distinction helps parties maintain some control over the dispute before considering more formal and binding forms of resolution.