An Evolutionary Game Analysis of the Mediation Mechanism of Engineering Cost Disputes

Construction cost dispute is a process of evolutionary game between the two sides of the dispute, and mediation, as one of the main non-litigation settlement methods, has the characteristics of faster, cheaper, confidential and higher satisfaction. Currently, arbitration and related alternative dispute resolution entities exhibit challenges in establishing standardized frameworks and cultivating professional expertise, and have not been widely recognized and trusted by the public. In order to understand. The role of mediation entities in shaping disputants’ selection of conflict resolution mechanisms, this paper constructs a tripartite evolutionary game model with mediation organizations, owners and construction parties as the main players of the game, and conducts simulation analysis to explore its normative role in promoting the parties’ non-litigation decisions. Establishing a conceptual foundation to enhance conflict resolution frameworks.